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DA02 GMZ

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,945 mi
Last recorded64,945 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 GMZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 64,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 63,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,157 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 63,154 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure B (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2022 63,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (rose bush) (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner tie rods

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Boot (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (rose bush) (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner tie rods

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner tyre wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 19 May 2014 60,626 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 56,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,770 miles

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

advise front discs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise front discs

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,705 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in near side of steering rack

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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DA02 GMZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA02 GMZ, 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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DA02 GMZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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