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WA02 TXM

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 TXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,917 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,293 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 69,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 67,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 3 Feb 2023 65,028 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,266 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,932 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,725 miles

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

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

x2 wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,583 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,378 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 42,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,769 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 40,035 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 40,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,683 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 25,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,705 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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WA02 TXM 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 73.1%.

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 WA02 TXM, 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 WA02 TXM registered?

WA02 TXM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 August 2002.

Is WA02 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 TXM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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