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YH02 VDM

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 VDM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 74,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,014 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,834 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner track rod ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,912 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 28,964 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,758 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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YH02 VDM is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH02 VDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH02 VDM registered?

YH02 VDM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YH02 VDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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