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AK52 YBS

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YBS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 55,802 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 55,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 54,863 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 54,863 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,904 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 53,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,462 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,732 miles

1) Slight play in N/S/R upper suspension ball joint.

2) Slight play in O/S/R lower suspension bush.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,724 miles

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

1) Slight play in N/S/R upper suspension ball joint.

2) Slight play in O/S/R lower suspension bush.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,240 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 37,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,681 miles

front brake discs very corroded/inner surfaces

Fail 25 Oct 2008 32,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs very corroded/inner surfaces

rear brake discs very corroded/poor condition on inner and outer

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,928 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 YBS is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

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

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