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VX52 ZPW

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,524 mi
Last recorded25,524 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 ZPW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,524 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,525 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,657 miles

Both front inner tie rod ball joints have play

Fail 4 Aug 2012 20,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front inner tie rod ball joints have play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,225 miles

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner joint

Slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 16,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,594 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 12,763 miles

Slight play from steering rack on offside of vechicle.

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 ZPW is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

VX52 ZPW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VX52 ZPW safe to buy?

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