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VN02 YKJ

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,680 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread starting to crack(185/55/15v)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 71,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and tread starting to crack(185/55/15v)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,877 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt badly cracked

brake pedal anti slip device starting to wear through

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,877 miles

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

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

alternator belt badly cracked

brake pedal anti slip device starting to wear through

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,156 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 66,121 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,175 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 56,173 miles

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

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

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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VN02 YKJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN02 YKJ, 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 VN02 YKJ registered?

VN02 YKJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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