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BK02 ZWX

2002 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,271 mi
Last recorded23,271 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 ZWX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 23,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 22,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 22,437 miles

Front engine light on dash

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil starting to leak from pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,874 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted. offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper clip slightly loose

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

underside body & components undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 21,215 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 21,215 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,656 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 20,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S+N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 20,190 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,886 miles

Front Washers weak, but provide enough fluid to screen

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 19,886 miles

Front Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Washers weak, but provide enough fluid to screen

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 10,330 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,079 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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BK02 ZWX is a 2002 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK02 ZWX, 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 BK02 ZWX registered?

BK02 ZWX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BK02 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 ZWX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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