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BU51 JFY

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,873 mi
Last recorded63,873 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 JFY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,531 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,806 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 55,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,654 miles

Light corrosion on underside

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has outer edge wear

offside front tyre has wear outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 47,534 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,882 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 44,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,556 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,479 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,747 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 33,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,572 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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BU51 JFY is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 JFY, 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 BU51 JFY registered?

BU51 JFY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is BU51 JFY safe to buy?

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