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AO02 VEX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VEX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,536 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,435 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,269 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 36,630 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,721 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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AO02 VEX is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO02 VEX, 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 AO02 VEX registered?

AO02 VEX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is AO02 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 VEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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