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BJ52 LUA

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,593 mi
Last recorded39,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LUA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,593 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 36,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front subframe small bolt broken off

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front subframe small bolt broken off

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,663 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,604 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,775 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 17,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,522 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 LUA is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUA, 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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What year was BJ52 LUA registered?

BJ52 LUA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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