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BK52 VYP

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 55,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 55,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 54,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,591 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,348 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 54,121 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner end bush has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres unevenly worn ...offside close to limmit

centre rear view mirror missing

clunk heard on / in front of car ...advise check

Fail 26 Oct 2016 53,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner end bush has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres unevenly worn ...offside close to limmit

clunk heard on / in front of car ...advise check

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 51,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,361 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,184 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 49,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,197 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

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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BK52 VYP is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BK52 VYP, 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 BK52 VYP registered?

BK52 VYP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is BK52 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 VYP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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