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BF52 ZPS

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,773 mi
Last recorded38,773 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 ZPS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 38,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,887 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,710 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 5 Oct 2015 23,113 miles

Both front top suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,655 miles

Offside front top ball joint slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 25,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,039 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,340 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 14 Oct 2010 18,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1 Oct 2009 14,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 10,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,995 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 6,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 4,313 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 ZPS is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZPS, 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

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What year was BF52 ZPS registered?

BF52 ZPS is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is BF52 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 ZPS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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