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BT02 GFA

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,804 mi
Last recorded68,804 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 GFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 68,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 68,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,305 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,198 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,160 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,048 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 68,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,870 miles

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

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

metal coolant pipe leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear metal coolant pipe is leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,866 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 63,900 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,188 miles

play in n/s/r wheel bearing/hub

Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,138 miles

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

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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BT02 GFA is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT02 GFA, 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 BT02 GFA registered?

BT02 GFA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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