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BX02 OHY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,038 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 126,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 124,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,592 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 123,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,641 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 122,064 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 122,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 121,672 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill weak

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

Offside Rear Outer sill weak

Rear Subframe has surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 105,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 85,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,859 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 22 Mar 2007 39,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,609 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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BX02 OHY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX02 OHY, 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 BX02 OHY registered?

BX02 OHY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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