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BJ52 GCY

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,344 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pips slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive wet around oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,932 miles

Both front lower shock bushes slight play

Brake light switch needs adjusting, overly sensitive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower shock bushes slight play

Brake light switch needs adjusting, overly sensitive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F OUTER SEAT BELT POOR

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/S/F OUTER SEAT BELT POOR

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,822 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,822 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,216 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,994 miles

CUT N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,991 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

CUT N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,482 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,290 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,821 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 53,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,753 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BJ52 GCY is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ52 GCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ52 GCY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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