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CO51 GMO

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,374 mi
Last recorded97,374 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 GMO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,446 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre cracking

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning lock to lock (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,139 miles

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

Centre rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,135 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

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

Passenger side window loose

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 64,790 miles

All brake pipes covered in a protective coating not allowing a full inspection

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,263 miles

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

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

both front tyres have minor cracks in tread

Fail 20 Nov 2010 62,262 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres have minor cracks in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,712 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,665 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 43,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyres badly cracking in tread

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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CO51 GMO is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CO51 GMO, 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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CO51 GMO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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