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LD52 ELX

2002 MG Tf 160

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,240 mi
Last recorded58,240 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 ELX
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,240 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 58,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 36,519 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 36,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LD52 ELX is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD52 ELX, 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

How do I check the history of LD52 ELX?

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What year was LD52 ELX registered?

LD52 ELX is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LD52 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 ELX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD52 ELX have outstanding finance?

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