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CV52 FWG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,791 mi
Last recorded67,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,791 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,484 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,852 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,970 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 43,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,702 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 36,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,758 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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CV52 FWG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue 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 CV52 FWG, 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 CV52 FWG registered?

CV52 FWG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is CV52 FWG safe to buy?

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