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VCZ 8603

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8603
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both offside and nearside front brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,268 miles

both front brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rubber bushes at engine stabilizer deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both front brake flexi hose ferruls corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rubber bushes at engine stabilizer deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust visually rusty

front brake discs visually poor

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs rusty (not excessive)

clutch fluid pipe rusty

front brake discs rusty (not excessive)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs rusty (not excessive)

clutch fluid pipe rusty

front brake discs rusty (not excessive)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,255 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,258 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,258 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,027 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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VCZ 8603 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 VCZ 8603, 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 VCZ 8603 registered?

VCZ 8603 is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is VCZ 8603 safe to buy?

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