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VX52 DHO

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 DHO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,134 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,125 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,862 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

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

Rear silencer corroded

Steering rack inner joints have play

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,765 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 80,515 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 80,515 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 78,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,279 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 75,256 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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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VX52 DHO is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX52 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

VX52 DHO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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