MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills not significantly reduced structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate intermittently on and of (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes cracking front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pipe loose in mountings
under body corroded all over and rotten in places not excessive
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body and suspension corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under body and suspension corrosion
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at the rear "T"junction (1.1.11 (c))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear inner brake pads appear worn low
very slight movement in suspension joints @ o/side front
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear inner brake pads appear worn low
very slight movement in suspension joints @ o/side front
Nearside headlamp becoming dim
rear indecators becoming "white"
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s rear handbrake becoming poor
rear exhaust box becoming corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake discs slighlty corroded
no reverse lights
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc(inner surface)
slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc(inner surface)
both front tyres wearing on in sides
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK52 EXX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 YK52 EXX, 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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YK52 EXX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2002.
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