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AK52 YBF

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,976 mi
Last recorded37,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,975 miles

All brake Discs corroded

Exhaust slight blow at rear Joint and corroded

Heavily Waxoyled

Pass 27 May 2021 37,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 37,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,706 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,576 miles

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion on front brake discs

underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,438 miles

radiator pipes corroded

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on front brake discs

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on subframes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 33,269 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,759 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,346 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 YBF is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

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

Is AK52 YBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 YBF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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