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VK02 WJC

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,250 mi
Last recorded58,250 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 WJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,250 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 58,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,090 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 57,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 55,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 54,880 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 54,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,426 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,017 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,548 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 348,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,311 miles

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

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

front inner part of discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 25,595 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VK02 WJC is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK02 WJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 WJC registered?

VK02 WJC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is VK02 WJC safe to buy?

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