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WF02 XDE

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,583 mi
Last recorded109,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 XDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,583 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Also, oil below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Also, oil below minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Slight play in OSF inner steering arm

Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,101 miles

Corrosion to NSF coil spring

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Oil leak Engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,566 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,769 miles

coolant leak from front to rear coolant pipe

Fail 16 Nov 2015 102,537 miles

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

coolant leak from front to rear coolant pipe

Fail 26 Aug 2015 101,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,796 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2012 79,757 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,857 miles

surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,827 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,470 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,737 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition.

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jul 2006 38,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF02 XDE is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WF02 XDE, 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 WF02 XDE registered?

WF02 XDE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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