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BU02 OES

2002 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,208 mi
Last recorded73,208 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OES
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,208 miles

off side rear rim slightly damaged on the edge

Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear rim slightly damaged on the edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,022 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2009 61,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 61,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,200 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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BU02 OES is a 2002 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU02 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 OES registered?

BU02 OES is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OES shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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