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BK52 XMR

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,949 mi
Last recorded76,949 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XMR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 76,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 76,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded, full length

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,261 miles

both rear inner sills has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,636 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,648 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,131 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,765 miles

general corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,765 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,948 miles

general corrosion to underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,636 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,535 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,535 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 58,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,246 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,579 miles

Coolant leak

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 30 Oct 2008 49,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 25,765 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2005 25,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 XMR is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK52 XMR, 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 BK52 XMR registered?

BK52 XMR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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