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YM02 MPE

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,048 mi
Last recorded61,048 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 MPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 61,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 60,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

front disc very rusty and worn

o/s/r brake pipes very rusty

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rattle noise from engine/gearbox area

small hole on o/s/f wheel arch

underneath very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,259 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 51,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,583 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

hand brake efficencey low pass 16% would advise attension see report on disc condition

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces would advise replacment

right hand front brake flexible hose ferrel at caliper end starting to corroded

right hand rear indecator bulb starting to discolour

right hand rear metal brake pipe has suface corrosion starting at junction with brake flexible hose

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,928 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,783 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,419 miles

n/s + o/s front brake discs, some corrosion on inner face.

n/s + o/s rear brake discs slight corrosion visible.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,299 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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YM02 MPE is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MPE, 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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What year was YM02 MPE registered?

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

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