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BJ52 TXK

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,268 mi
Last recorded34,268 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 TXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,059 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,311 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 28,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,484 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,684 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 23,671 miles

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

engine oil leaks (sump plug area)

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

gearbox oil leaks (nearside driveshaft seal area)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 23,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake lights remaine on at times

engine oil leaks (sump plug area)

front brake disc`s slightly corroded

gearbox oil leaks (nearside driveshaft seal area)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,577 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 19,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,812 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,219 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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BJ52 TXK is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ52 TXK, 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 BJ52 TXK registered?

BJ52 TXK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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