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EF02 FDU

2002 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FDU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,330 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 59,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,113 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 54,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 44,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 23,352 miles

Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 21,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,578 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 19,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,411 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 19,411 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 18,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,553 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 18,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,712 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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EF02 FDU is a 2002 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF02 FDU, 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 EF02 FDU registered?

EF02 FDU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is EF02 FDU safe to buy?

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