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AY52 WKK

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

154,714 mi
Last recorded154,714 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 154,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 148,160 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 143,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,341 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 140,187 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in front of rear subframe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 131,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 131,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 128,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 121,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 93,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 80,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,806 miles

One screen washer jet inoperative on N/S

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,823 miles

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

all discs poor

n/s/r tyre wearing edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,938 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 33,938 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,875 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 28,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,596 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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AY52 WKK is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AY52 WKK, 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 AY52 WKK registered?

AY52 WKK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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