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BD02 FAM

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 FAM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 53,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 51,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,869 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All four top Ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,072 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play All four top ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,247 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,601 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,336 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,965 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,191 miles

Both front wish bones corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2010 35,406 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 31,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 27,176 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 16,145 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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BD02 FAM is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FAM, 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 BD02 FAM registered?

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

Is BD02 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 FAM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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