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YD02 LTO

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,343 mi
Last recorded55,343 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 LTO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 53,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be dripping into alternator,and also leaking in central area.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 53,749 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be dripping into alternator,and also leaking in central area.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,440 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,935 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,021 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,300 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,270 miles

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm.

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

O/S/R tyre 3mm.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,967 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake warning light on all the time

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,503 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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YD02 LTO is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD02 LTO, 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 YD02 LTO registered?

YD02 LTO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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