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AF02 JHF

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 JHF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 75,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,546 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,321 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside under body corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,833 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 48,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,248 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front discs

heavy corrosion rear discs

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,248 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion front discs

heavy corrosion rear discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

srs light stays ona

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,443 miles

srs light stays ona

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,382 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AF02 JHF is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF02 JHF, 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 AF02 JHF registered?

AF02 JHF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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