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BJ02 YOL

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 YOL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,012 miles

All Brake disc's slightly corroded

Rear indicators faded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 78,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 77,250 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,301 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 73,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,141 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,943 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 59,943 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,949 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 45,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2005 31,214 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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BJ02 YOL is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ02 YOL, 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 BJ02 YOL registered?

BJ02 YOL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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