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AK52 YAA

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 96,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 95,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,645 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower wings/sill weak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,380 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,558 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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AK52 YAA is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AK52 YAA, 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 AK52 YAA registered?

AK52 YAA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YAA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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