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CX52 FCV

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,385 miles

knock from steering column

offside headlamp condensated

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper 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)

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

knock from steering column

offside headlamp condensated

slight pulsate on rear brakes

Fail 9 Nov 2013 83,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

exhaust has a slight leak

front wipers poor

offside front headlamp has condenstion

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,546 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,077 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,889 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 79,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,812 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,812 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,694 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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CX52 FCV is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX52 FCV, 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 CX52 FCV registered?

CX52 FCV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CX52 FCV safe to buy?

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