CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX52 FFH

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,737 mi
Last recorded67,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FFH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 67,737 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 67,736 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion,advise replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,629 miles

Pin hole in o/s/r outer c.v gaiter.

Slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,057 miles

Coolant leak would advise further investigation ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,056 miles

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near alternator (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak would advise further investigation ()

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging light on

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,804 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen slight damage,drivers view of road unaffected

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 64,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,381 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 63,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres badly perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,760 miles

Front both tyres cracking,no cords are visible

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,760 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Front both tyres cracking,no cords are visible

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,132 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 54,146 miles

very slight play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 May 2015 56,146 miles

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

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

both rear suspention upper ball joints have slight lift in them

offside front suspention upper ball joint has slight lift in it

slight exhaust leak from flexible joint

very slight play in both sides steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 52,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,145 miles

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

front to rear steel coolant pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 41,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 41,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 31,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,688 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX52 FFH is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX52 FFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX52 FFH?

You can check the full history of CX52 FFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX52 FFH registered?

CX52 FFH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is CX52 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 FFH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX52 FFH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX52 FFH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.