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VE51 UXG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 UXG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 106,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play v.sligth (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2018 106,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Oil leak v.sligth,back of engine ()

Fail 1 May 2018 106,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Oil leak v.sligth,back of engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrded (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,042 miles

exhaust has surface corrosion

rear subframe corroding

Pass 21 May 2016 102,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 101,656 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 101,656 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 100,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 100,931 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 97,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 87,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,484 miles

engine misting in oil

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,451 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,213 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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VE51 UXG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE51 UXG, 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 VE51 UXG registered?

VE51 UXG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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