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AJ02 LWK

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,038 mi
Last recorded25,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LWK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 25,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 24,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,258 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened passengers (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

no.plates poorly fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2010 17,165 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

no.plates poorly fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,034 miles

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

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

front discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,703 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,604 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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AJ02 LWK is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AJ02 LWK, 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 AJ02 LWK registered?

AJ02 LWK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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