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BN52 ZXT

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,440 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,085 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front wipers worn

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,937 miles

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

front wipers worn

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,754 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 83,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,540 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 67,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR STRIKER HAS MOVEMENT

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,121 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,544 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 ZXT is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

BN52 ZXT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 ZXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 ZXT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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