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WA02 ORX

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,387 mi
Last recorded62,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ORX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,387 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 62,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 60,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,678 miles

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

Rear clutch hose budging and deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,272 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,782 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,929 miles

l/h rear disc corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

The join to the rear silencer on the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,207 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,997 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 41,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off side and near side front tyres perished and unevenly worn

rear indicators starting to fade

slight disc run out from off side front brake disc

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,028 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 30,028 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,110 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,110 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 18,172 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,950 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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WA02 ORX is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA02 ORX, 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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WA02 ORX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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