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BD02 HWV

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,403 mi
Last recorded110,403 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 110,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,118 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,501 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 100,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,140 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,849 miles

Nearside Front TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 96,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 95,852 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 68,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 60,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,430 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 HWV is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

BD02 HWV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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