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D4 DWA

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DWA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 34,818 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,890 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror insecure ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 32,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror insecure ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,924 miles

all four tyres are perished

Pass 10 May 2012 20,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,823 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f brake slight binding

Fail 10 May 2011 18,823 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,144 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 9,144 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 8,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 7,822 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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D4 DWA is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D4 DWA, 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 D4 DWA registered?

D4 DWA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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