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AK52 ROZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,697 mi
Last recorded65,697 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ROZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,697 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 65,692 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,115 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Adjustable tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 63,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Join to n,s,r calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,722 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 57,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,356 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 54,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,713 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,074 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 37,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,982 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 32,964 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,491 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 27,471 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 14 Dec 2005 27,465 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 2mm

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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AK52 ROZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK52 ROZ, 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 AK52 ROZ registered?

AK52 ROZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is AK52 ROZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 ROZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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