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YH02 YCM

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YCM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,654 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,601 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,036 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,032 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 50,192 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,582 miles

steering seems to go to left

Fail 25 Jun 2010 37,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,263 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,173 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,090 miles

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

steering pulls to n/s

Pass 21 May 2007 21,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,318 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 YCM is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue 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 YH02 YCM, 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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YH02 YCM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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