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WN02 EVM

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,476 mi
Last recorded70,476 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 EVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b))

Front both front tyres stepped and uneven wear 185 55 15

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are down to 2mm tread left 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Fail 29 Sep 2025 70,476 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b))

Front both front tyres stepped and uneven wear 185 55 15

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are down to 2mm tread left 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,759 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,981 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 46,981 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 45,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 41,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 39,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 38,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,136 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

handbrake warning light not coming on but works with low brake fluid level

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,624 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,624 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,738 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,945 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,542 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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WN02 EVM is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WN02 EVM, 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 WN02 EVM registered?

WN02 EVM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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