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VX52 FUP

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,784 mi
Last recorded59,784 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 FUP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 59,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake just met requirements

Rear service brake just met requirements

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,360 miles

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2020 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,878 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,547 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,125 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 50,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 2 May 2013 44,931 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 42,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,620 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 37,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 34,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,048 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 30,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 30,026 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,844 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,379 miles

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

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 FUP is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

VX52 FUP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is VX52 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 FUP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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