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VX52 MTF

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 MTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen damage

Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split / perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,739 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,535 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 91,775 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 83,599 miles

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,782 miles

advise rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,920 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 49,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front lower shock mount to suspension arm wear

offside front lowershock mount bto suspension arm wear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 39,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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VX52 MTF is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MTF, 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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What year was VX52 MTF registered?

VX52 MTF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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