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BX52 ZVE

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,423 mi
Last recorded55,423 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 55,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,288 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 46,229 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 43,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,041 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,039 miles

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

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

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

rear disc pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,290 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S COROSION ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,426 miles

front disc lip

Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,426 miles

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

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

front disc lip

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,033 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake disc corroded inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wipers torn slightly

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake pipes greased over unable to check

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,159 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,876 miles

o/s wiper torn slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,157 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,157 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,473 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,129 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,808 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 ZVE is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

BX52 ZVE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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