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WP02 DFJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 86,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,113 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,841 miles

slight coolant leak from front of engine

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,572 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,455 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,393 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,592 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 37,869 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2006 37,869 miles

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

front tyres low on inner edges

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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WP02 DFJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue 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 WP02 DFJ, 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 WP02 DFJ registered?

WP02 DFJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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