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AE02 VTF

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 87,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,748 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,356 miles

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

e/m light on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,356 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

e/m light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,059 miles

knocking noise and slight play from n/s front suspension.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise and slight play from n/s front suspension.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,729 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,700 miles

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 29 Dec 2009 45,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,454 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,183 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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AE02 VTF is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE02 VTF, 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 AE02 VTF registered?

AE02 VTF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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