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DY52 FAF

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,044 mi
Last recorded52,044 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FAF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,044 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 52,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 45,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 45,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,287 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

slight rear brake run out

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,604 miles

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion inner surface

slight noise/ clonking from front steering /suspension area

windscreen slight scoured

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,172 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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DY52 FAF is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY52 FAF, 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 DY52 FAF registered?

DY52 FAF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is DY52 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 FAF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY52 FAF have outstanding finance?

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