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YJ02 PPZ

2002 MG Tf 160

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 PPZ
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,340 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,012 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 30,012 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play in outer track control arm rose joint on offside rear

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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YJ02 PPZ is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ02 PPZ, 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.

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What year was YJ02 PPZ registered?

YJ02 PPZ is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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