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WU51 VCM

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,420 mi
Last recorded27,420 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 VCM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,420 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,027 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also kerb damage (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 26,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,380 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,206 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,645 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 20,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,060 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut in sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,458 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre. not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,443 miles

slight damage to nsf tyre outer wall

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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WU51 VCM is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU51 VCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 VCM registered?

WU51 VCM is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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