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BN02 DYJ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,391 mi
Last recorded112,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,307 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,700 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Water leak on metal pipe mid underside

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,686 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,644 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,995 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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BN02 DYJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN02 DYJ, 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 BN02 DYJ registered?

BN02 DYJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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