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BX52 ZWJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,064 miles

Front and rear sub frame corroded

Front headlamps deteriorated

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 67,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,058 miles

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

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,186 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to suspension componets

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,972 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,469 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,412 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 55,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,684 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,838 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges, offside worst

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

play offside upper suspension arm to body bearing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,839 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,839 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

play in offside front upper arm bearing

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 ZWJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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