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EA02 MFV

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,002 mi
Last recorded75,002 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 MFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 75,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,729 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2013 67,235 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,708 miles

Brake light switch faulty

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,708 miles

Brake light switch faulty

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 55,528 miles

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

osf brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,883 miles

squeel on nsr wheel [advise brake inspection]

tread low/stepping on front tyres,dent in nsr wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,388 miles

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

os washers cond

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,225 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,770 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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EA02 MFV is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA02 MFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA02 MFV registered?

EA02 MFV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is EA02 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 MFV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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