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BF52 FZR

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FZR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 29,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,960 miles

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 17,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 7,795 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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BF52 FZR is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF52 FZR, 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 BF52 FZR registered?

BF52 FZR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is BF52 FZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 FZR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF52 FZR have outstanding finance?

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