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D13 PDH

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 PDH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,564 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 76,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 72,450 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,012 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,359 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 55,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,771 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 49,026 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 49,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,988 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 45,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,933 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 42,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,415 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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D13 PDH is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D13 PDH, 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 D13 PDH registered?

D13 PDH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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