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BX02 ONK

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,514 mi
Last recorded92,514 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ONK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint failing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock casing rusting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock casing rusty.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box and brackets rusty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint failing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock casing rusting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock casing rusty.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box and brackets rusty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 89,661 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,492 miles

1. scratch mark on passenger side screen of swipe line 2. exhaust system coroded but not leaking 3. n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,168 miles

chip in lower windscreen

mark in n/s to centre windscreen

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

rear exhaust very rusty

rear subframe rusty

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in lower windscreen

mark in n/s to centre windscreen

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

rear exhaust very rusty

rear subframe rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,011 miles

brake pipes surface rust+

front pads low

slight marks n/s windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2010 56,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes surface rust+

front pads low

slight marks n/s windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,282 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2008 44,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,660 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

water leak from engine!

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,522 miles

all four tyre's are perishing in tread lines!

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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BX02 ONK is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX02 ONK, 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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BX02 ONK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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