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KJ52 LKY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,567 mi
Last recorded116,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 LKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 116,567 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter pipes ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,420 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush to top arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,298 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,803 miles

advise drivers door handle loose

advise slight very play in nsf and osf top ball joints

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

h\brake only just meets requirments

Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 92,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,757 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,235 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,777 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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KJ52 LKY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ52 LKY, 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 KJ52 LKY registered?

KJ52 LKY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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