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BU52 YZF

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YZF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,384 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 59,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front brake discs and pads worn.

nearside front suspension arm corroded.

play in offside rear shock absorber bottom bush.

play in offside rear top ball joint .

rear brake pipes greased.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

deep long splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

offside wing mirror cracked

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 55,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,890 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,708 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 46,708 miles

Offside Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,208 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,208 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,085 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly above covers) †4.o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge †5.n/s/f tyre close to limit & slight cuts sidewall

6.Slight lift o/s/f suspension top ball joint †7.Slight movement o/s/r suspension top arm inner mounting

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,085 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †3.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly above covers) †4.o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge †5.n/s/f tyre close to limit & slight cuts sidewall

6.Slight lift o/s/f suspension top ball joint †7.Slight movement o/s/r suspension top arm inner mounting

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,711 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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BU52 YZF is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BU52 YZF, 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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BU52 YZF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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