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BX52 GRU

2002 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GRU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,192 miles

both sides front tyres wearing close to limit

both sides rear brake discs corroding

front and rear suspention and chassis dry and slight corroding

rear exhaust box corroding

vehicle dry under and slight corroding in places

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,121 miles

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

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

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

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

both side front and rear brake discs getting scored/vehicle dry/rusty underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,037 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs have corrosion and pitting

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wipers not very good

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,024 miles

both front tyres are going out of shape on the inside edge

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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BX52 GRU is a 2002 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX52 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX52 GRU registered?

BX52 GRU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BX52 GRU safe to buy?

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