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BF52 PSX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 PSX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 73,102 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,252 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,412 miles

Rear tyres just starting to perrish

battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,956 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,496 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,014 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,005 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,651 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,933 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 30,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 30,257 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 30,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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 PSX is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF52 PSX, 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

How do I check the history of BF52 PSX?

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What year was BF52 PSX registered?

BF52 PSX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is BF52 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 PSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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