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BJ02 ZHX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,390 mi
Last recorded73,390 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZHX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil and coolant level low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various vehicle underbody components have been undersealed (front and rear )

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,687 miles

Various vehicle underbody components have been undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,119 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 67,119 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,719 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 66,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 66,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 65,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,822 miles

Centre brake been disconnected

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,658 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 63,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2014 62,523 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 61,202 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,976 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,854 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 41,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,406 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 ZHX 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 77.8%.

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 ZHX, 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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BJ02 ZHX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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