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EG51 CZC

2002 MG Tf

Pink Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG51 CZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 83,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper seized

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,262 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2013 63,411 miles

EM Light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 63,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,416 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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EG51 CZC is a 2002 MG Tf in Pink with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG51 CZC, 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 EG51 CZC registered?

EG51 CZC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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