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BF52 GDX

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GDX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 40,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

LUMPS IN NSF TYRE RECC REPLACE==SLIGHT PLAY OSF REAR WISH BUSH==SLIGHT PLAY OSR SUSP JOINT==EXH FLEXI BREAKING

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f/disc rusting inner face

park brake cable rubbing rear engine block

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,633 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 19,953 miles

rear brakes binding slightly= horn poor operation= separation to both front tyres= nearside front brake binding slightly= all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,184 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 7,434 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 GDX is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GDX, 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 BF52 GDX registered?

BF52 GDX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is BF52 GDX safe to buy?

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