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BL02 ENN

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,338 mi
Last recorded77,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ENN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 77,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,030 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 76,030 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,528 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,504 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front discs pitted

Offside Front tyre smooth inner edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,463 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,319 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,492 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 32,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,119 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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BL02 ENN is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL02 ENN, 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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BL02 ENN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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