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EF52 OAE

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OAE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 63,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,797 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside park brake perfprmance low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,461 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 62,461 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,314 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,048 miles

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

Offside Rear slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,268 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,249 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 55,248 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,497 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,474 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EF52 OAE is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EF52 OAE, 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 EF52 OAE registered?

EF52 OAE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is EF52 OAE safe to buy?

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