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BT52 BXZ

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,576 mi
Last recorded50,576 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BXZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,449 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 49,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,213 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 47,213 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 47,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges of tread,near side and offside rear floor corroded.

near side rear tyre has cracks in tread of tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,950 miles

Outer Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,950 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 40,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,752 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Front discs worn

STRONG ADVISE - Front washers need adjusting

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 22,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 12,883 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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BT52 BXZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT52 BXZ, 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 BT52 BXZ registered?

BT52 BXZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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