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BN52 NFZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,276 mi
Last recorded40,276 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres 12yrs old

Pass 3 Apr 2025 39,541 miles

Coolant leak around expansion bottle area ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres 11yrs old

Fail 26 Mar 2025 39,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed could cause damage due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,782 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,977 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,716 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 20,530 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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BN52 NFZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN52 NFZ, 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 BN52 NFZ registered?

BN52 NFZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is BN52 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NFZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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