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WN52 YAF

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,701 mi
Last recorded67,701 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 YAF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 67,699 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,097 miles

Front X member corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

battery not fully secure

both rear wheels slightly binding

corrosion starting to both rear outer sills

Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi to cat (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front x member very rusty

Nearside Front inner rack arm has slight play

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing

both rear brakes slighty binding on

both rear tyres slighty perished

corrosion starting to both rear outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Aug 2013 65,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,556 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,621 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,964 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,910 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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WN52 YAF is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WN52 YAF, 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 WN52 YAF registered?

WN52 YAF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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