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BX52 SFY

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SFY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,373 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,091 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s n/s/rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 45,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,709 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 SFY is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

BX52 SFY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BX52 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 SFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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