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WF52 UPD

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,918 mi
Last recorded49,918 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 49,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner suspension arm/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner suspension arm/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner suspension arm/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner suspension arm/pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,805 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 44,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 17 May 2023 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 42,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 38,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,282 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,345 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre splitting outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,229 miles

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

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

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

condition of rear discs and pads

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,593 miles

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

brake discs front and rear --slightly worn and scored

some surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 20 Oct 2005 15,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UPD is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF52 UPD, 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 WF52 UPD registered?

WF52 UPD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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