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BD52 NNM

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NNM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 69,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 67,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 66,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 64,711 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,739 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 62,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cracking around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,013 miles

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

some play offside front top wishbone arm inner bush

some play offside rear shock absorber bottom bush

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing

some play offside front top wishbone arm inner bush

some play offside rear shock absorber bottom bush

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,041 miles

back face /front dics corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,185 miles

Drivers door window not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,185 miles

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

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

Anti freeze leaking

Drivers door window not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,687 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

slight play to os front rack end

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres getting low

slight play to os front rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 28,177 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,122 miles

os rack end has very slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,800 miles

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

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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BD52 NNM is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD52 NNM, 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 BD52 NNM registered?

BD52 NNM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BD52 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NNM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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