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YW02 PHZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 PHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 59,664 miles

nearside front subframe mount appeares corroded

underside undersealed/waxoiled not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2014 59,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount/strap rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,468 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,468 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,105 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 22,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YW02 PHZ 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 YW02 PHZ, 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 YW02 PHZ registered?

YW02 PHZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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