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VE52 ELV

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,246 mi
Last recorded107,246 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 ELV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,878 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front & rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

front & rear subframes corroded

rear exhaust box strap corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,296 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,639 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,638 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,858 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy to legal limit recomend renewal

slight cut on offside seat belt

Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,646 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,372 miles

Both front tyres worn badly inner edges, rears worn low down centre of tread.

Play in both sides front upper arm bush/ bearings.

Play in both sides rear lower arm outer bearings (front of hub end), nearside worst.

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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VE52 ELV is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VE52 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE52 ELV?

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What year was VE52 ELV registered?

VE52 ELV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is VE52 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 ELV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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