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VK02 GZP

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,447 mi
Last recorded73,447 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 GZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 73,447 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 73,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,576 miles

Wiperblade offside

Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 67,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 65,119 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,830 miles

BOTH front tyres have cracks on outer edges but not to cords

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,397 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,604 miles

Near side front lower damper joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,047 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 44,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,036 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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VK02 GZP is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK02 GZP, 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 VK02 GZP registered?

VK02 GZP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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