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WP52 FSG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 FSG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 91,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 91,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,837 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 90,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,716 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,135 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front lower shock absorber bush worn

Some coolent leaks at clips on front to rear cooling pipes

Unable to view inner front brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2009 52,431 miles

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

Some play in steering

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2007 33,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,957 miles

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

oil leak

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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WP52 FSG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WP52 FSG, 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 WP52 FSG registered?

WP52 FSG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WP52 FSG safe to buy?

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