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VX52 ZDP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre shows cuts in tread pattern but no ply cord visable

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,337 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,337 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,324 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Reverse lamps staying on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,851 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,774 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2011 65,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 54,446 miles

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

Nearside rear top ball joint slight play.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 46,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,161 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 ZDP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

VX52 ZDP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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