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VN52 FAA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,166 mi
Last recorded64,166 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 60,910 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 54,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,689 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,301 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 48,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,568 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,712 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,662 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 36,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,430 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,138 miles

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

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

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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VN52 FAA is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN52 FAA, 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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VN52 FAA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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