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BT52 BXX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,682 mi
Last recorded54,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses front rear offside and nearside ferrules have been coated in oil or similar preserver (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion where underseal has flaked off in patches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer box is slightly corroded

vehicle presented with a thick coating of waxoil or similar product apllied to under body, suspension arms and subframes.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive weep from clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking slightly at edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle presented with a thick coating of under seal or similar product, covering underbody, sub frames suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,146 miles

All of vehicle heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all under side of vehicle & brake pipes, presented blacked

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,654 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,318 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 49,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,843 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wishbones have surface rust present

both rear lower link arms have slight play

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted

front and rear sub frames have surface rust present

rear inner sills have surface rust present

slight play in the nearside front radius arm

Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front wishbones have surface rust present

both rear lower link arms have slight play

exhaust silencer outer skin rusted

front and rear sub frames have surface rust present

rear inner sills have surface rust present

slight play in the nearside front radius arm

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

surface corrosion on sills/brake pipes/chassis

Fail 9 Nov 2011 42,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs scored and pitted

surface corrosion on sills/brake pipes/chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,331 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,139 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,728 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 31,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,880 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CHUNK OF RUBBER MISSING FROM THE OUTER SIDE

Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,879 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CHUNK OF RUBBER MISSING FROM THE OUTER SIDE

Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,479 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cut in n/s/r tyre

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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BT52 BXX is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BT52 BXX, 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 BT52 BXX registered?

BT52 BXX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BT52 BXX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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