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YM02 MMA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,930 mi
Last recorded96,930 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 MMA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre almost on limit with cracking around the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,923 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint and o/s tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroding

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

front shocks weak damping effect

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,043 miles

Engine fuel lines corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has slight play in ball joint.

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

Surface corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, steering & suspension components.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine fuel lines corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has slight play in ball joint.

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

Surface corrosion underside vehicle covering brake, steering & suspension components.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Corrosion underside vehicle covering steering, suspension & braking items

Engine fuel lines corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2015 92,361 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 92,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,984 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 84,056 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 79,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,534 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,732 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,618 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 62,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A.B.S pump nuts starting to become loose/insecure.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

handbrake close to full travel.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre underinflated.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s+n/s/f suspension arms corroding.

play in o/s/r lower tie bar ball joint.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,819 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 MMA 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 57.1%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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