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BF52 GFV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 GFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 66,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are corroded recommend replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 65,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 63,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,931 miles

exhaust manifold/downpipe has slight leak of exhaust gasses

slight coolant leak

Fail 17 Nov 2020 62,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 59,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 55,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,315 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 May 2016 51,178 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 29 May 2015 47,883 miles

O/S/R tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,456 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,747 miles

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

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

gearbox leaking oil slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,268 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 24,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 12,528 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 GFV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

BF52 GFV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BF52 GFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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