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YM02 MMV

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,070 miles

EML illuminated, vehicle registered before 1 July 2003

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 79,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,823 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper supply (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t-piece to osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Well below 1.6mm inner edge + age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Well below 1.6mm inner edge + age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,206 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Well below 1.6mm inner edge + age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Well below 1.6mm inner edge + age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,940 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread separating

imbalance on front brakes

indicators fading

oil leak at filter area

suspect oil leak at engine mount

Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edges and tread separating

imbalance on front brakes

indicators fading

oil leak at filter area

suspect oil leak at engine mount

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake only just met the requirements, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,898 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 33,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,093 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,305 miles

both front tyres have age cracks

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,246 miles

offside front track rod inner joint has play

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 MMV is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM02 MMV, 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 MMV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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