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VA52 TYO

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,452 mi
Last recorded53,452 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TYO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,452 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,452 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,914 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass loose

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2008 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass loose

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2007 43,884 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f has slight damage to side wall

Fail 16 May 2007 43,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/fhas slight damage to side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,342 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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VA52 TYO is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA52 TYO, 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 VA52 TYO registered?

VA52 TYO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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