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BX52 XRC

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,436 mi
Last recorded58,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 57,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,422 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2024 56,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,779 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2023 55,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,980 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,749 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 52,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,855 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,881 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,861 miles

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

o/s/f disc corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,223 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 XRC is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

BX52 XRC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BX52 XRC safe to buy?

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