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VX52 DJZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,329 mi
Last recorded61,329 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 DJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 61,329 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

bind on both rear brakes

both rear indicators faded

corrosion on exhaust system

fluctuation on both front brakes

rust / corrosion on all brake discs

service and park brake efficiency only just met

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 61,320 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak (7.3.A.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Oil leak ()

bind on both rear brakes

both rear indicators faded

corrosion on exhaust system

fluctuation on both front brakes

rust / corrosion on all brake discs

service and park brake efficiency only just met

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,016 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,007 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,897 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,751 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,751 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,702 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 40,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,625 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,571 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 15,582 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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VX52 DJZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DJZ, 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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VX52 DJZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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