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BU51 HZJ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,728 mi
Last recorded69,728 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,166 miles

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,454 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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BU51 HZJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU51 HZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 HZJ?

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What year was BU51 HZJ registered?

BU51 HZJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is BU51 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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