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CU52 ZTH

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,041 mi
Last recorded60,041 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 ZTH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 60,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 59,537 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,083 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 56,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,167 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,155 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes imbalanced and binding, front subframe and wishbones heavy surface corrosion, n/s rear metal brake pipe rusty, n/s front tyre uneven wear, o/s front disc pitted,

washer effort low

Fail 29 Jul 2009 44,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes imbalanced and binding, front subframe and wishbones heavy surface corrosion, n/s rear metal brake pipe rusty, n/s front tyre uneven wear, o/s front disc pitted,

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 37,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,994 miles

slight corosion on rear brake discs

slight play in both front top ball joints

Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly coroded

slight play in both front top ball joints

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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CU52 ZTH is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU52 ZTH, 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 CU52 ZTH registered?

CU52 ZTH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is CU52 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 ZTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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