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YR52 JJX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,791 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 77,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 77,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,409 miles

both rear tyres low on tread and worn around edges

Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 45,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YR52 JJX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR52 JJX, 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 YR52 JJX registered?

YR52 JJX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is YR52 JJX safe to buy?

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