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CN02 ZVW

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,379 mi
Last recorded49,379 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 ZVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 49,379 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear No reverse lights

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

Underside corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 49,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear No reverse lights

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

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,394 miles

front brakes 24% imbalanced

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,753 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front inner brake discs wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,782 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,782 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,952 miles

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

front tyres perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 May 2009 35,884 miles

all tyres perished

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 7 May 2009 35,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres perished

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 5 Apr 2008 32,720 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 32,720 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,842 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CN02 ZVW is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CN02 ZVW, 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 CN02 ZVW registered?

CN02 ZVW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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