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YY02 ZTF

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,263 mi
Last recorded79,263 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 ZTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 76,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,312 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,590 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 70,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

creaking noises from nsf osr

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,419 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,642 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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YY02 ZTF is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY02 ZTF, 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.

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What year was YY02 ZTF registered?

YY02 ZTF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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