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BX52 TFE

2002 MG Tf 160

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 TFE
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,342 miles

slight play detected innearside and offside rear suspension ?

Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,891 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,891 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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BX52 TFE is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 38,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX52 TFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX52 TFE registered?

BX52 TFE is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 15 September 2002.

Is BX52 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 TFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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