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EA52 KFO

2002 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,860 mi
Last recorded59,860 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 KFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,860 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,257 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 58,257 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 56,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,911 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 21,298 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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EA52 KFO is a 2002 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EA52 KFO, 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 EA52 KFO registered?

EA52 KFO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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