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BX52 XCP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,977 mi
Last recorded158,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 158,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 150,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear coolant pipes slightly leaking

clutch / brake pipes corroded around rear floor area

coolant radiator corroded

front and rear brake discs worn thin / slightly pitted

front subframe corroded in places - but solid at time of test

rear subframe corroded in places - but solid at time of test

slight coolant leak around front of engine

slight play detected in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play detected in n/s/r rear link arm inner joint (bolted to subframe)

slight play detected in o/s/r front link arm joint (bolted to hub)

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2015 150,198 miles

front and rear brake discs worn thin / slightly pitted

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear coolant pipes slightly leaking

clutch / brake pipes corroded around rear floor area

coolant radiator corroded

front subframe corroded in places - but solid at time of test

rear subframe corroded in places - but solid at time of test

slight coolant leak around front of engine

slight play detected in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play detected in n/s/r rear link arm inner joint (bolted to subframe)

slight play detected in o/s/r front link arm joint (bolted to hub)

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2014 128,995 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)

OSF TYRE INNER EDGE ON LIMIT.PLAY IN STEERING RACK AND TOP BALL JOINTS AND PLAY IN TOP WISH BONES.

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

Pass 9 May 2013 117,339 miles

advise underneath front to rear water pipes slight leaking of coolant.

Fail 7 May 2013 117,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise underneath front to rear water pipes slight leaking of coolant.

off side front tyre has slight splits on inner and outer tread areas.

Pass 29 May 2012 110,051 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 102,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 14 May 2011 102,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 21 May 2010 83,471 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 83,468 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2009 64,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 43,410 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 43,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 20,592 miles

s r s light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,333 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 XCP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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