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WJ02 BVU

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,703 mi
Last recorded52,703 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 BVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 52,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/16 goodyear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,982 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,413 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 49,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,517 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,063 miles

different size tyres front to rear

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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WJ02 BVU is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ02 BVU, 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 WJ02 BVU registered?

WJ02 BVU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is WJ02 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 BVU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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