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BT02 KDF

2002 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,832 mi
Last recorded65,832 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 KDF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 61,827 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 61,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,452 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30kgs (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,656 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,606 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released nearside/offside (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,326 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,326 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,160 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,520 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,686 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,607 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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BT02 KDF is a 2002 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BT02 KDF, 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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BT02 KDF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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