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AE52 OJO

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,724 mi
Last recorded18,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 OJO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 18,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 17,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise all tyres 23 years old

Pass 3 May 2023 17,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 17,576 miles

ALL TYRES 20 YEARS OLD

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,926 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

stickers in screen.

Pass 6 May 2009 16,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,085 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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AE52 OJO is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE52 OJO, 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 AE52 OJO registered?

AE52 OJO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 OJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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