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BD52 TFY

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

17,925 mi
Last recorded17,925 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 TFY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 17,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 17,415 miles

under side components corroding rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2024 16,879 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 16,865 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 16,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 15,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 14,827 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,297 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 14,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 13,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 13,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,124 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tred

both rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 23 Jul 2016 12,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 11,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 11,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 10,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 10,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,325 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 5,404 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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BD52 TFY is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TFY, 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 BD52 TFY registered?

BD52 TFY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BD52 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 TFY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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