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AS02 MGF

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,497 mi
Last recorded51,497 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 51,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 50,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 50,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 49,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 48,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,072 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,927 miles

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,533 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,382 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,881 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear brake disc pitted on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking on treads and sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2007 24,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,712 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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AS02 MGF is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AS02 MGF, 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

How do I check the history of AS02 MGF?

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What year was AS02 MGF registered?

AS02 MGF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is AS02 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS02 MGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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