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BF52 XAY

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 56,797 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES! (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,516 miles

subframes and suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off caliper to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off caliper to flexy hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,432 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,423 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,276 miles

subrames & suspension surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,267 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

subrames & suspension surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,840 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,830 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,024 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,976 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,005 miles

discs worn

slight crossion to all flexi ferrals

vehicle has come back in for test with diffrent wheels and tyres fitted front 195/45/16 and rears 215/40/16 then what was on this morning.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,001 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

discs worn

slight crossion to all flexi ferrals

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,632 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 XAY is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAY, 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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BF52 XAY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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