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BX02 VUW

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 128,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 128,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boh rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,586 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 124,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,933 miles

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

nsf and osf ball joint rubbers cracking

Pass 8 May 2019 102,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 102,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 94,213 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 80,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 80,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 53,877 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 45,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,288 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 VUW is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

BX02 VUW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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