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BX02 OKZ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,558 mi
Last recorded73,558 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,558 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 73,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 72,409 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 71,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 71,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2018 69,886 miles

Offside Front Shocker lower bush has slight play.

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 69,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Engine misfire.

Offside Front Shocker lower bush has slight play.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,683 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,477 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,316 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,649 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,637 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,351 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre treads worn to 3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,550 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,526 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 OKZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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