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WF02 TKJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,305 mi
Last recorded49,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 TKJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,305 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,931 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,438 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 48,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,903 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,298 miles

front n/s and o/s suspension arms corroded

front subframe slight corrosion

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,078 miles

o/s rear tyre slight perishing on outside tread shoulder

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

rear sub frame areas of slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,234 miles

both rear tyres fitted

front tyres fitted are different size to rear

Fail 15 Jun 2015 43,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres fitted

front tyres fitted are different size to rear

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,383 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in offside windscreen wiper linkage balljoint

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,679 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,129 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,132 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 32,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,093 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,001 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 32,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 19,007 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 12,028 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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WF02 TKJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue 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 WF02 TKJ, 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 WF02 TKJ registered?

WF02 TKJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is WF02 TKJ safe to buy?

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