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BP02 ULE

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ULE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,716 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from nsf hub

Fail 31 Dec 2014 71,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

noise from nsf hub

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,735 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,106 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 ULE is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULE, 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 BP02 ULE registered?

BP02 ULE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is BP02 ULE safe to buy?

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