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DA02 ZMX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ZMX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 90,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underneath of car coverd in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under neath car coverd in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,984 miles

underneath of car coverd in under seal protection

Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,949 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower wish bones heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2019 80,949 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower wish bones heavily undersealed

Pass 10 May 2018 80,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,225 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 78,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,207 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,207 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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 6 Mar 2013 72,053 miles

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

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

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

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear brake discs showing corrosion

rear sub-frame showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,597 miles

whole underside slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 69,580 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge, advise tracking check

whole underside slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,505 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,656 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,656 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,717 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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DA02 ZMX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA02 ZMX, 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 DA02 ZMX registered?

DA02 ZMX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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