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WX52 BFU

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 BFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,488 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,373 miles

o.s. front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,699 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,699 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,462 miles

odd size tyres to front to rear axsle

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,990 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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WX52 BFU is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WX52 BFU, 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 WX52 BFU registered?

WX52 BFU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is WX52 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 BFU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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