MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
OSR handbrake effort low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
OSR handbrake effort low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside handbrake effort
seat belts slow retracting
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside handbrake effort
seat belts slow retracting
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
idle speed erratic
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
idle speed erratic
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases anaconda deteriorated close to limit (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes coated with grease
corrosion starting both front wishbones
corrosion starting o/s/r outer sill but not yet to excess
dent o/s/f sill
exhaust held up with wire but still secure
o/s/f antiroll bar "D" bush and clamp damaged but not yet to excess
plight play o/s/r outer tie rod bush
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease
exhaust anaconda starting to deteriorate also minor leak but not yet to fail criteria
n/s/f lower wishbone starting to corrode
noise from clutch thrust bearing area
slight damage to o/s/f antiroll bar "D" bush but not yet to fail criteria
slight play o/s/r outer tie rod bush
under seal in various places under vehicle and rear sub frame
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all brake pipes and fuel pipes coated with grease
exhaust anaconda starting to deteriorate also minor leak but not yet to fail criteria
n/s/f lower wishbone starting to corrode
noise from clutch thrust bearing area
slight damage to o/s/f antiroll bar "D" bush but not yet to fail criteria
slight play o/s/r outer tie rod bush
under seal in various places under vehicle and rear sub frame
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brakepipes and fuel pipes coated with grease
corrosion starting variouse places under vehicle including rear sub frame but not yet to excess
n/s dip on min mark
n/s/r tyre 3mm
scale on rear discs
slight damage to o/s/f antiroll bar "D" bush clamp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r tyre 3mm
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear plastic window split
rear silencer outerskin corroded
scale on rear disc innerfaces
slight play o/s innerrack joint
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both dips on min marks
both front towing eyes squashed flat
corrosion starting both rear outersills but not yet to excess
n/s/f wish bone starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre at 3mm
rear silencer outerskin corroded and rear flange heavily corroded but system still secure
scale on rear discs
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
slight scale on brake discs
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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DY02 ZVM is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 DY02 ZVM, 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 DY02 ZVM registered?
DY02 ZVM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2002.
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