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YT52 HNX

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 HNX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,478 miles

corrosion located on all four wheel arches and both lower outter sills both inside and out.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,exhaust and all suspension components.

vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,478 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion located on all four wheel arches and both lower outter sills both inside and out.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis,exhaust and all suspension components.

vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,474 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,733 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,716 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,109 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer side wall.

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer side wall.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 38,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

aux belt frayed.

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer side wall.

o/s/f tyre cracked on outer side wall.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,802 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,260 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 22,260 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,933 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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YT52 HNX is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YT52 HNX, 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 YT52 HNX registered?

YT52 HNX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YT52 HNX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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