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VX52 FWF

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 FWF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,049 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower front outter arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play t.r.e (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play t.r.e (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,356 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,753 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,205 miles

slight exhaust leak around flexible

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,360 miles

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,327 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,760 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,760 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,234 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,627 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 51,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,750 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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VX52 FWF is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX52 FWF, 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 VX52 FWF registered?

VX52 FWF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is VX52 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 FWF shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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