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DA02 YGU

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 YGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2025 37,719 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 34,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,383 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2023 32,383 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,436 miles

slight corrosion to subframes including suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,564 miles

General under body corrosion (rear suspension components)

Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 26,532 miles

Front subframe corroding

Oil leaks from engine

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2019 26,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroding

Oil leaks from engine

Rear brake effort weak

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 25,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,397 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 24,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,334 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill has damage at jacking point

Pass 10 May 2013 21,917 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 11 May 2012 20,658 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 20,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,533 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Fail 26 May 2011 19,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 19 May 2010 18,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,106 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 14,106 miles

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

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 YGU is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA02 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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