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WV52 OSU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,033 mi
Last recorded54,033 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 OSU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 54,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint on top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 53,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 53,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 53,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 52,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 52,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 50,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,643 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes binding,but not affecting readings

Pass 26 May 2015 48,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 47,874 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 45,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,403 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,297 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,331 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 22,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WV52 OSU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WV52 OSU, 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 WV52 OSU registered?

WV52 OSU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is WV52 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 OSU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV52 OSU have outstanding finance?

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