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BW02 CDN

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,336 mi
Last recorded67,336 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CDN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,534 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,207 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,527 miles

Front windscreen scratched/damaged, not obscuring drivers view.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to both front and rear subframes.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,527 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen scratched/damaged, not obscuring drivers view.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to both front and rear subframes.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,786 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,322 miles

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

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 Mar 2009 53,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,820 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 48,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,885 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 42,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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BW02 CDN is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW02 CDN, 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 BW02 CDN registered?

BW02 CDN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is BW02 CDN safe to buy?

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