MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad starting to wear
drivers seat back worn on r/h side
exhaust momentelery blowing on take up of drive
front brake discs wearing
front subframe front n/s mounting corroding
interior rear view mirror missing
o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & cracking/perishing in tread
oil leak(s) on engine
unable to visually check front & rear inner brake pads
drivers seat back worn on r/h side
exhaust momenteraly blowing on take up of drive
front brake discs wearing
o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge
o/s/r indicator starting to show white light
oil leak(s) on engine
slight play in o/s/r suspension lower tie rod inner bush/bearing
unable to visually check front & rear inner brake pads
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
drivers seat back worn on r/h side
exhaust momenteraly blowing on take up of drive
front brake discs wearing
o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge
o/s/r indicator starting to show white light
oil leak(s) on engine
slight play in o/s/r suspension lower tie rod inner bush/bearing
unable to visually check front & rear inner brake pads
exhaust momenteraly blowing on take up of drive
front brake discs wearing
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
oil leak(s) on engine
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight play in o/s/r suspension lower rear tie rod inner bush/bearing
unable to visually check front & rear inner brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust momenteraly blowing on take up of drive
front brake discs wearing
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
oil leak(s) on engine
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight play in o/s/r suspension lower rear tie rod inner bush/bearing
unable to visually check front & rear inner brake pads
brake discs starting to wear
brake pads not visualy checked
nearside front tyre wearing close to tread bars
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight play in offside front top arm bush
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake discs starting to wear
brake pads not visualy checked
nearside front tyre wearing close to tread bars
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight play in offside front top arm bush
both rear tyres wearing close to limit
rear indicators starting to show white light
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in steering rack (o/s)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
rear brake pads possibly low
Coolant leak
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ52 YEU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 December 2002.
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