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A12 EMJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EMJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,655 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,842 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,159 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,100 miles

Engine leaking coolant.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,382 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,612 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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A12 EMJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A12 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 EMJ registered?

A12 EMJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is A12 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EMJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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