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BW02 YCA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YCA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 17,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 16,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 16,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 15,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 15,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 14,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 14,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 14,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,606 miles

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 18 Aug 2006 8,535 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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BW02 YCA is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BW02 YCA, 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 BW02 YCA registered?

BW02 YCA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is BW02 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 YCA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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