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AY02 UAV

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,969 mi
Last recorded52,969 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UAV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,969 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 52,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 52,307 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,472 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,926 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flange corroded and becoming thin between catalytic converter and rear silencer

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,105 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,507 miles

vehicle only just met emission requirements. Would appear in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 7 May 2013 38,904 miles

both rear tyres 2/3mm wearing edges

Fail 26 Apr 2013 38,815 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres 2/3mm wearing edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,800 miles

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

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

n/s+o/s front discs rusty inside slighnt play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,204 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 15,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UAV is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UAV, 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 AY02 UAV registered?

AY02 UAV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 UAV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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