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VX52 XJC

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,485 mi
Last recorded36,485 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 XJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,485 miles

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

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,469 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2024 36,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2022 34,567 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 33,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 32,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,136 miles

coolant leak from head gasket

Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,957 miles

Front wipers worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack

slight water leak from engine head gasket

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,833 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,047 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 28,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake lamp flickering on /off

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,062 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,929 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,330 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 26,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,500 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 15,262 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 XJC is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VX52 XJC, 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 VX52 XJC registered?

VX52 XJC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 XJC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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