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BX02 PZZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PZZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,453 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from 3 way join to front in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill on inside of wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to 3 way join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill on inside of wheel arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to 3 way join (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,520 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from three way connector to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to three way conector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to three way connector (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also as free play movement on shaker plate test (2.2.C.1c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from three way connector to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to three way conector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible to three way connector (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at three way join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has surface cracks on treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on treaded area

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front butterfly mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at three way join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has surface cracks on treaded area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on treaded area

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,047 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,631 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,807 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,807 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,257 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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BX02 PZZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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