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WN02 YWL

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,364 mi
Last recorded19,364 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 YWL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 19,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward outer ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward outer ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 18,653 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2023 16,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 14,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 13,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 12,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 12,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 11,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 8,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,370 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2013 8,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,242 miles

Incorrect adjustment of handbrake cable o/s/r caliper

Fail 29 Apr 2008 7,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Incorrect adjustment of handbrake cable o/s/r caliper

Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,469 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 YWL is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

WN02 YWL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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