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BD02 ZGO

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ZGO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,932 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front and rear sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 5 Jan 2021 57,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,238 miles

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,324 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,391 miles

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

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,277 miles

Central Front to rear main coolant pipes corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,557 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,425 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front suspension arms rusty

slight brake judder on rear brake discs

underbody rust

Fail 12 Jan 2015 52,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front suspension arms rusty

slight brake judder on rear brake discs

underbody rust

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,695 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms rusty

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f suspension ball joints

underbody rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,221 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust poor rusty

near side front tyre side walls damaged

under body rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2013 50,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust poor rusty

near side front tyre side walls damaged

under body rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,011 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,731 miles

all brake pipes rusty

under body rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes rusty

under body rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 44,913 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 39,723 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 39,719 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,339 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 34,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 30,502 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 ZGO 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 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGO, 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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BD02 ZGO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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