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2002 MG TF
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- Registration SP52FCX
- Manufacturer MG
- Model TF
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 52,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting (Outer sill, inner sill, floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting (Sill, wheel arch, floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Clutch pipe badly corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Mirror damaged
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust badly deteriorated
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,362 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- oil leak
- exhaust deteriorated
- clutch pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside wing mirror insecure and view is impared
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- oil leak
- exhaust deteriorated
- clutch pipe corroded
- Nearside wing mirror insecure and view is impared
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,792 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at T piece (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,620 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 10 Jun 202616 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
26 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,151 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,854 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,334 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012 10 Jun 202613 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,603 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2011 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 28,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
17 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,373 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,666 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2007 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 16,998 MI
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SP52FCX was registered on 2002-09-03
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