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BP52 XGA

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 XGA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,108 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,890 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak ,centre pipe

play steering o/s front

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,039 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,081 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 36,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,919 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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BP52 XGA is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP52 XGA, 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 BP52 XGA registered?

BP52 XGA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BP52 XGA safe to buy?

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