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WP02 DFX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 113,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 113,573 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 104,779 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S manufactured in 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 91,899 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel pipe leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S manufactured in 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,756 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,196 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 88,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 87,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,845 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,990 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,695 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,195 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,854 miles

N/S/R Tyre depth low on 2mm

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,273 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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WP02 DFX 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

WP02 DFX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is WP02 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 DFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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