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Y16 TOY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 TOY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 46,772 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 46,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 46,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 46,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 45,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 44,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 44,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 43,240 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,979 miles

Washers badly aimed

Pass 11 May 2017 41,220 miles

O/S washer jet not working but N/S still clearing screen

Pass 19 May 2016 40,116 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Fail 19 May 2016 40,116 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,142 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 14 May 2014 37,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 34,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 31,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,024 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,767 miles

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2008 27,767 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2007 24,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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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Y16 TOY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y16 TOY, 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 Y16 TOY registered?

Y16 TOY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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