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YM02 ZFP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,892 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.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 29 Jul 2016 31,600 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.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 8 Jun 2016 31,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 26,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,364 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,489 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 12,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,038 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,398 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 ZFP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM02 ZFP registered?

YM02 ZFP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YM02 ZFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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