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BX52 OFY

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OFY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2014 84,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 84,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Oct 2012 82,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front upper hub ball joint has slight play

front brake discs very corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 69,307 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch pedal missing

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,568 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,842 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 54,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,006 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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BX52 OFY is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 OFY, 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 BX52 OFY registered?

BX52 OFY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2002.

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