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BN52 ZXK

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,295 mi
Last recorded71,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 71,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mountin also bolt missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,280 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,863 miles

Accident damage O/S/R

Exhaust strap broken

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,863 miles

Accident damage O/S/R

Exhaust strap broken

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,633 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior mirror missing

Pass 14 May 2014 55,135 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2014 55,135 miles

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER NOISY

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 37,253 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low tread and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 34,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,213 miles

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

very slight bulge os rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f wing and bumper have damage

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,965 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,694 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 ZXK is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZXK, 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 BN52 ZXK registered?

BN52 ZXK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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