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VX52 CZE

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,473 mi
Last recorded54,473 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 CZE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,637 miles

Nearside Front CRACKS TO INSIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

Offside Front CRACKS TO INSIDE WALL NO CORDS

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

Offside Front RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKS TO INSIDE WALL NO CORDS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns/f and os/f tyres spliting on inner sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

ns/f and os/f tyres spliting on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,637 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,166 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,369 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,035 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,355 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,926 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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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VX52 CZE is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VX52 CZE, 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

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What year was VX52 CZE registered?

VX52 CZE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is VX52 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 CZE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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