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BF52 XFE

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,372 mi
Last recorded63,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,155 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2015 60,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,638 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,165 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,757 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 59,742 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2011 58,640 miles

engine producing blue smoke

rear brake discs pitted and rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 56,796 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,205 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,359 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 XFE is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE?

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What year was BF52 XFE registered?

BF52 XFE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BF52 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 XFE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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