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CX02 MXS

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,562 mi
Last recorded67,562 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 MXS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 67,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 13 May 2015 61,641 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,242 miles

both front upper and lower ball joints have slight play-n/s/r tyre worn low-rear brakes juddering

clutch pedal rubber missing-front anti roll bar corroded-exhaust system corroded-exhaust flexi corroded-steering rack has slight play-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front upper and lower ball joints have slight play-n/s/r tyre worn low-rear brakes juddering

clutch pedal rubber missing-front anti roll bar corroded-exhaust system corroded-exhaust flexi corroded-steering rack has slight play-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,292 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,803 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,804 miles

Small stone chips in screen

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,804 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,392 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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CX02 MXS 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 62.5%.

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 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 CX02 MXS, 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 CX02 MXS registered?

CX02 MXS is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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