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YP02 VPD

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,249 mi
Last recorded58,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VPD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,453 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

EML ON

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,363 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,108 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 51,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 49,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,017 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,306 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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YP02 VPD is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YP02 VPD, 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 YP02 VPD registered?

YP02 VPD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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