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YJ52 FSU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 FSU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,686 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO REAR DISC CONDITION (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST SECTION MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin BECAUSE OF NO ENGINE COVER FITTED (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition EXHAUST SECTION MISSING (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,145 miles

Coolant leak heater pipes that run front to rear of the car central ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,145 miles

Coolant leak heater pipes that run front to rear of the car central ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,057 miles

play in steering rack, nsf lower arm slight play ball joint,

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,237 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

generalo corrosion to vehicle structure

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,779 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,779 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,463 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 53,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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YJ52 FSU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ52 FSU, 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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YJ52 FSU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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