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WF52 TZJ

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 TZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,519 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 78,499 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm inner pin/bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Lower mounting bolt has movement/is loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery malfunction indicator displayed on dash

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Hole in arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,256 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 71,253 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,855 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop Lamp has been disconnected

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 65,851 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly uneven

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,831 miles

Center stop lamp not working/disconnected

Cut n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/F tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/F tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,250 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inside

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,849 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 TZJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZJ, 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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WF52 TZJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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