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YM02 JHU

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 JHU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Front very rusty under front

Offside Front very rusty under o/s front

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,318 miles

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

Handbrake lever on limit of adjustment

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

No reverse lights

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,318 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Centre (8.1.1)

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

Handbrake lever on limit of adjustment

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

No reverse lights

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 63,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre stress cracks

offside rear tyre stress cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,635 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,671 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 53,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

aims adj,

n/s/f cut sidewall, no cords. 195/45/16w,

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2009 42,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o s r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2008 33,175 miles

Exhaust vale seized

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 16,030 miles

oil leak

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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YM02 JHU is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YM02 JHU, 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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YM02 JHU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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