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BK02 UTF

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 UTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 54,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise various areas of surface corrosion to front and rear sub-frame areas

both front tyres slightly perished (cracking)

Pass 31 May 2018 53,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 24 May 2016 52,490 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 13 May 2015 51,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 13 May 2015 51,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 14 May 2014 49,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on between 2.5/3mm of tread

Fail 13 May 2014 49,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on between 2.5/3mm of tread

Pass 10 May 2013 47,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise park brake adjustment

front brakes have only just met the front brake imbalane limit

Fail 10 May 2013 47,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise park brake adjustment

front brakes have only just met the front brake imbalane limit

Pass 30 May 2012 45,478 miles

advise park brake adjustment

Pass 17 May 2011 43,311 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 39,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 39,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 37,732 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 27,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 19,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 12,775 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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BK02 UTF is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK02 UTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK02 UTF registered?

BK02 UTF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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