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BN02 XUC

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XUC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,862 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 103,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 102,308 miles

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

SRS light cleared but suspect fault still present, light not illuminated at re-test

Fail 18 May 2024 102,308 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 97,628 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 88,465 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 88,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,093 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 85,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear exhaust back box cassing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service brakes 50% on min, h.brake 17% close to min

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge bald

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

h.brake 18% close to min

oil around sump area

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 70,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,822 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,271 miles

front & rear subframes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and weakened

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,186 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inner edge

Front and rear discs corroded and lipped

Front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,132 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-nearside rear started to split

front and rear subframes,and associated components corroded

nearside rear disc corroded on inner edge

slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,132 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges-nearside rear started to split

front and rear subframes,and associated components corroded

nearside rear disc corroded on inner edge

slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,310 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded and slight wear

noise from offside front suspension

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,305 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded and slight wear

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,497 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front and rear discs slight wear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,688 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,499 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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BN02 XUC is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN02 XUC, 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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BN02 XUC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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