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WA02 PNZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,995 mi
Last recorded73,995 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 PNZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,995 miles

both rear top suspension ball joints slightly worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 73,981 miles

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

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

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

both rear top suspension ball joints slightly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing both edges

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,770 miles

nearside front tyre has light cracks in tread and bald patches on inside edge

offside front tyre tread has light cracks

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre has light cracks in tread and bald patches on inside edge

offside front tyre tread has light cracks

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,836 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 21 Aug 2006 43,939 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,939 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 PNZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PNZ, 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 WA02 PNZ registered?

WA02 PNZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2002.

Is WA02 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 PNZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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