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YF02 JXM

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,179 mi
Last recorded76,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,179 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 76,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 74,530 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,890 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,489 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,484 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,639 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,634 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,852 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,384 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,384 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,376 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 30,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 25,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,336 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 23,336 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,716 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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YF02 JXM is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF02 JXM, 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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YF02 JXM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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