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WF52 JYJ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 102,214 miles

Nearside Handbrake efficiency slightly lower on brake test and hand brake lever has long travel

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,125 miles

all brake discs rusty

hand brake requires early attention

Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,999 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,869 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,939 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jun 2015 81,892 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,655 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 69,309 miles

front sub frame starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front sub frame starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,384 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

front tyres wearng low

lower arms starting to corrode

slight play to wipers and slightly smearing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 64,371 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front sub frame starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

lower arms starting to corrode

slight movment to wipers

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,699 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel pipe union (centre of vehicle) corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 63,699 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel pipe union corroded centre

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,598 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

clutch flex hose badly corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn & corroded

front suspension parts & sub frame corroded

rear flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,345 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,667 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 38,110 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 38,103 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,698 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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WF52 JYJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF52 JYJ, 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 WF52 JYJ registered?

WF52 JYJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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