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WF02 TLX

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,379 mi
Last recorded59,379 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,732 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 47,183 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2014 41,628 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,796 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,796 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,767 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,993 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,342 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 16,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,308 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight movement o/s & n/s rear suspension top ball joints

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,382 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 TLX 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 84.6%.

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 TLX, 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 WF02 TLX registered?

WF02 TLX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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