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EF02 FDK

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,174 mi
Last recorded26,174 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FDK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 26,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 25,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 25,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,939 miles

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 17,689 miles

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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,930 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,060 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,308 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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EF02 FDK is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EF02 FDK, 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 EF02 FDK registered?

EF02 FDK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 June 2002.

Is EF02 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 FDK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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