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BX52 PNU

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,222 mi
Last recorded93,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 PNU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 93,222 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 3 May 2016 93,222 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,253 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corrode,blowing and strap snapped

nearside front tyre cracking

outer sills and underside starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded and look damp -- possible coolant leak

Play in steering

Surface corrosion on front suspension / subframe

Surface corrosion on rear suspension / subframe

Fail 27 Mar 2013 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded and look damp -- possible coolant leak

Play in steering

Surface corrosion on front suspension / subframe

Surface corrosion on rear suspension / subframe

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,650 miles

exhaust system corroded

front subfame corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system corroded

front subfame corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,466 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,137 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,904 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 26,904 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PNU is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PNU, 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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BX52 PNU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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