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EF52 DXT

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,546 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,136 miles

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

all four brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,124 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise inspection of rear brake pads

front subframe componants showing corrosion

rear subframe cross member & componants showing corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,009 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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EF52 DXT is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF52 DXT, 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 EF52 DXT registered?

EF52 DXT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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