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WF52 JYV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 JYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 87,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,985 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 85,985 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 85,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,051 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight perishing o/s/r n/s/r tyres slight uneven wear slight lift o/s/r n/s/r top ball joints rear brake discs corroded on edges surface corrosion exhaust

Fail 14 May 2012 68,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres slight perishing surface corrosion exhaust o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn slightly uneven inner edges rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,477 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,264 miles

washers partially blocked (fluid turned to jell)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,841 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

washers require adjusting

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,862 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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WF52 JYV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF52 JYV, 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 WF52 JYV registered?

WF52 JYV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is WF52 JYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 JYV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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