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AF02 XZY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XZY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 41,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 36,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,727 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 34,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,931 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 32,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 31,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,777 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres nearside front close to legal limit.

Advise uneven wear on near side rear tyre plus close to legal limit.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,644 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION,EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST IN LIMITS ( 17% )

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 XZY 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 87.5%.

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 XZY, 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

How do I check the history of AF02 XZY?

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What year was AF02 XZY registered?

AF02 XZY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AF02 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 XZY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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