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WX52 DKN

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,237 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,400 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,397 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,097 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,570 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 22,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,810 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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WX52 DKN is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WX52 DKN, 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 WX52 DKN registered?

WX52 DKN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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