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YK02 TLO

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,382 mi
Last recorded73,382 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 TLO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,382 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both offside front and rear tyres deteriorated

front sub-frame brace nearside front bolt broken/corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2018 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both offside front and rear tyres deteriorated

front sub-frame brace nearside front bolt broken/corroded

front tyre size-195/50/15

offside front brake binding slightly

rear tyre size-205/50/15

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,354 miles

Front under vehicle brace has a bolt missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM and perishing (195/50R15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (205/50R15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,288 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (195/50R15 82H)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

corded lip on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,288 miles

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

front brake application uneven offside slow in application (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly offside slow to release (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (195/50R15 82H)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing surface corrosion (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

corded lip on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,382 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 63,865 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 63,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 61,130 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 61,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2011 54,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,021 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 6 May 2009 44,708 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 44,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 40,938 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 40,938 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,827 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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YK02 TLO is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YK02 TLO, 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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YK02 TLO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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