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BP02 KZJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,205 mi
Last recorded61,205 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 KZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 61,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear floors/heel boards & inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear floors/heel boards & inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,191 miles

both sides front shock absorbers are corroded

both sides rear floor/heel board/sill areas are corroded

both sides rear upper ball joints have slight play

exhaust is corroded

nearside front indicator colour

nearside front upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,656 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure lining insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,404 miles

all tyres perishing in treads.

front wiper blades ends split (clears screen).

offside rear brake flexy hose ferrule is corroded.

rear 'T' juntion to offside rear flexy hose, metal brake pipe is corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2014 45,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2014 45,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 35,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,906 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,163 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,809 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed and slight cut.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 25,809 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed and slight cut.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,852 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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BP02 KZJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP02 KZJ, 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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BP02 KZJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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