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BX02 ONP

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,551 mi
Last recorded75,551 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ONP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 75,551 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,964 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 74,414 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 73,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 25 May 2022 73,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,528 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 70,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 70,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 68,729 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 66,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 46,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,375 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,413 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 20,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Note* Rear calapers slightly sticking on O/S & N/S rears

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 ONP is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver 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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

BX02 ONP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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