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Y252 HCX

2001 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 HCX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 98,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 95,470 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 93,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 91,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 91,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 88,012 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 88,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,625 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,022 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,893 miles

main brake pipe corroded near securing clip

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,644 miles

advise corrosion on all underneath components and chassis

slight pull on steering advise track check

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,586 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 54,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 30 May 2008 49,519 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,867 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 46,851 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2006 40,899 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 40,899 miles

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

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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Y252 HCX is a 2001 MG Tf in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y252 HCX, 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 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y252 HCX registered?

Y252 HCX is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y252 HCX safe to buy?

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