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WJ02 FZP

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 FZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,621 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s lower (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,126 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

front n/s lower arm heavy rust

slight play in o/s rear top inner bush

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,068 miles

park brake low effort

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,180 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm tread

Coolant leak from front to rear metal radiator pipes

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

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

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 69,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak from front to rear metal radiator pipes

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

Nearside front tyre 3mm tread

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

Offside front tyre 3mm tread

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,385 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,537 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,212 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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WJ02 FZP is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ02 FZP, 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 WJ02 FZP registered?

WJ02 FZP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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