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WR52 TFA

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,252 mi
Last recorded47,252 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 TFA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 47,252 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on edge of Zone A/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 46,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 46,681 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Coolant leak

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

Pass 5 May 2023 45,802 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 44,754 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 39,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,710 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perishing with age

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 31,682 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are craking and perishing and are worn low

both rear brake discs are a little rusty

engine is leaking oil and coolent

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,806 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 17,993 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 12,610 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR52 TFA is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WR52 TFA, 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 WR52 TFA registered?

WR52 TFA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is WR52 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 TFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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