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BW02 EKZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,614 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,729 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,729 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 51,561 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both rack ends have detectable free play

osr track arm has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,788 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rear track arm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear rack end slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,928 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking to tread ( age related MY 2006 )

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight cracking to tread

Fail 12 Apr 2012 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight cracking to tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,519 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,686 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 42,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 29,452 miles

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

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 EKZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKZ, 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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BW02 EKZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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