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CN52 WRU

2002 MG Tf

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,864 mi
Last recorded77,864 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 WRU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 77,864 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 21 May 2015

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,701 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 776,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,978 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 76,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,153 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre coolant pipes leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,105 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,362 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius 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 Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 59,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,719 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,211 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,427 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,348 miles

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

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

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

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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CN52 WRU is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CN52 WRU, 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 CN52 WRU registered?

CN52 WRU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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