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VE02 FSA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 FSA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 30,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 30,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 29,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 29,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 28,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 27,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,960 miles

Both Front Tyres Heavily Cracked And Perished

Both Front Tyres Worn Heavily On Inner Edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 26,342 miles

both front tyres badly perished

headlamp glass polish

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,411 miles

Front Tyres Cracking in Tread Line

Fail 20 Jul 2013 23,411 miles

Front Tyres Cracking in Tread Line

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,163 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,595 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,895 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,610 miles

Surface rust on most components under car

Front tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 20,610 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Surface rust on most components under car

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 19,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,440 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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VE02 FSA is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE02 FSA, 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 VE02 FSA registered?

VE02 FSA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is VE02 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 FSA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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