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YS52 CWP

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,825 mi
Last recorded55,825 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 CWP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 51,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 51,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,741 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front sub frame well corroded

rear sub frame well corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2017 50,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front sub frame well corroded

rear sub frame well corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,226 miles

inner edge of n/s front tyre tread WELL worn

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread WELL worn

n/s rear tyre well perished

o/s rear tyre WELL perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,223 miles

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

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

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

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

inner edge of n/s front tyre tread WELL worn

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread WELL worn

n/s rear tyre well perished

o/s rear tyre WELL perished

slight play in n/s front wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2014 40,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,549 miles

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,036 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 38,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,476 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking, cords not showing.

o/s/f tyre cracking, cords not showing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,243 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 36,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 32,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 32,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,386 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 29,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,732 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,330 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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YS52 CWP is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YS52 CWP, 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 YS52 CWP registered?

YS52 CWP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YS52 CWP shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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