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WX02 WJU

2002 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,300 mi
Last recorded35,300 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 WJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,300 miles

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

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

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

general suspension/steering components corroded

n/s sill panel damaged slightly but not holed

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 33,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

hydrocarbons peeked at 830ppm came down to 200ppm co peeked at 3.50% came down to 0.58%

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 32,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in front and rear subframes and suspension components

damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall

damage to n/s sill

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,682 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

neaside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall but no cord exposed

Fail 24 Mar 2010 29,682 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

neaside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall but no cord exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,525 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exaust silencer baffle insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,944 miles

SILENCER BAFFLES LOOSE

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,636 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,114 miles

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

N/S Rear sill dented .

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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WX02 WJU is a 2002 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX02 WJU, 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 WX02 WJU registered?

WX02 WJU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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