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AY02 DDV

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 DDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 60,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 59,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 59,297 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached mounting bolt fractured (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 58,683 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 58,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 56,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,786 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 55,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,555 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 53,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,129 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 45,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre has minor split to outer side wall.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,137 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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AY02 DDV is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY02 DDV, 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 AY02 DDV registered?

AY02 DDV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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