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AY02 UBD

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 UBD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,697 miles

Corrosion in both outer sill's and front suspension arm's

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 66,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion in both outer sill's and front suspension arm's

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,697 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill just starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill just starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,933 miles

Light windscreen damage

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front wheel bearing leaking grease

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,953 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 50,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,257 miles

Front tyres wearing low and slightly unevenly worn

steering feels slightly notchy at times ok for test.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing low and slightly unevenly worn

steering feels slightly notchy at times ok for test.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,740 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,823 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,445 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 UBD is a 2002 MG Tf in Red 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 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

AY02 UBD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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