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BD02 FAK

2002 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,373 mi
Last recorded60,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FAK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 60,373 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 59,669 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 51,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 51,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 43,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 31,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,674 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 30,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,878 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,078 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,323 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall split but cords not exposed

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,015 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,232 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 20,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BD02 FAK is a 2002 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD02 FAK, 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 BD02 FAK registered?

BD02 FAK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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