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YB02 HEU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 HEU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 77,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,610 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 71,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 69,502 miles

brake hoses perished & cracking

minor engine oil leaks

minor stonechips in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe & various components corroded

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2012 69,488 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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hoses perished & cracking

front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & worn

minor engine oil leaks

minor stonechips in windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe & various components corroded

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,665 miles

All 4 brake disc's,are worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,665 miles

All 4 brake disc's,are worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,625 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,344 miles

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

n\s\f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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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YB02 HEU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB02 HEU, 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 YB02 HEU registered?

YB02 HEU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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