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WA52 EKP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 EKP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 94,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rough running / misfiring (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All shocks corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear front to rear brake or clutch pipe corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front suspension components /subframe corrosion

handbrake free play / requires attention

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

rough running / erratic revs at test

under vehicle undersealed

wiper motor noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of corrosion to front subrame

Pass 6 Jun 2022 94,446 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,446 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 93,932 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 92,918 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,336 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe mounting

oil leak (oil pressure switch)

slight play in o/s top suspension arm bush/bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 82,266 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

light corrosion to rear subframe mounting

oil leak (oil pressure switch)

slight play in o/s top suspension arm bush/bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,464 miles

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

under guards

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,461 miles

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

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

under guards

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,197 miles

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

under guards and oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,229 miles

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

water leak pump ?

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,756 miles

coolant leak water pump ?

knock from nearside front

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,747 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

coolant leak water pump ?

knock from nearside front

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,765 miles

osr park brake effort

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,118 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,747 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 20,454 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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WA52 EKP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WA52 EKP, 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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WA52 EKP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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