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BU52 CUX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,753 mi
Last recorded49,753 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CUX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 49,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 45,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,034 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 44,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall to tread area heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 42,778 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,003 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,438 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,817 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,171 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,351 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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BU52 CUX is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BU52 CUX, 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 BU52 CUX registered?

BU52 CUX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is BU52 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 CUX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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