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YC52 DTF

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 DTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 57,915 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine stalled and will not start (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,500 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Park brake warning light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,461 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 57,461 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,930 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,745 miles

Rear bumper damaged.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,785 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 52,779 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,136 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YC52 DTF is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC52 DTF, 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 YC52 DTF registered?

YC52 DTF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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