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BF52 YEC

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,209 mi
Last recorded42,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,470 miles

n/s/r outer sill is damaged.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer sill is damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,754 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,382 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW,PERISHED AND SPLITING AROUND FULL CERCUMFRENCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE,PERISHED AND SPLITING AROUND FULL CERCUMFERANCE. 185/55/R15 82V

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Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,850 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 23,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,285 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 YEC is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

BF52 YEC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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