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CX02 NWW

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,712 mi
Last recorded78,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 NWW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 78,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp interactive

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position lamp interactive

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,715 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2017 71,714 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,823 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 69,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Caliper bracket (3.5.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,608 miles

drvers seat belt slightly frayed

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2014 66,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drvers seat belt slightly frayed

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2013 58,648 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 58,648 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 601,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 May 2011 601,991 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 51,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 29,226 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 NWW is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NWW, 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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CX02 NWW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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