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YN02 SZX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 SZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 75,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 68,330 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 1 May 2013 67,057 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wax oil to chassis floor and brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 66,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside rear brake disc's pitted on inner surface

Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside rear brake disc's pitted on inner surface

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 45,627 miles

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

Service brake efficiency low, advise service or repair.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,069 miles

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

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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YN02 SZX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YN02 SZX, 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 YN02 SZX registered?

YN02 SZX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YN02 SZX safe to buy?

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