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YS51 VJU

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 VJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 71,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,307 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,553 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear suspension has slight play

offside rear suspension has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 50,185 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 50,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YS51 VJU is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS51 VJU, 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 YS51 VJU registered?

YS51 VJU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is YS51 VJU safe to buy?

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