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VX52 VNZ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,161 mi
Last recorded93,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,584 miles

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT FRONT & REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT FRONT & REAR (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SILLS CORRODED

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,723 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s and n/s rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Fail 6 Oct 2016 90,719 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s and n/s rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion round o/s rear drain hole

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light is on

chip in the screen outside the swept area

corrosion to the n/s sill

damage to the o/s sill

no rubber on the clucth pedal

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light is on

chip in the screen outside the swept area

corrosion to the n/s sill

damage to the o/s sill

no rubber on the clucth pedal

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,908 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s washer jet half blocked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,479 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,442 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,631 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 VNZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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