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BN52 JHH

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 JHH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 50,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,417 miles

Aux belt perished

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

SRS light on

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2012 43,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Aux belt perished

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

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

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

SRS light on

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,109 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 36,039 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front 185/55/15v tyres slightly perished/cracked poss due to age 02 year

nearside front disc liped

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,844 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 30,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,215 miles

rear plate tarnished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,215 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear plate tarnished

Fail 3 Dec 2008 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,037 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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BN52 JHH is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN52 JHH, 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 BN52 JHH registered?

BN52 JHH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BN52 JHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 JHH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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