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Y4 FOG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,262 mi
Last recorded97,262 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 FOG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 97,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 97,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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Y4 FOG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y4 FOG, 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 Y4 FOG registered?

Y4 FOG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is Y4 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 FOG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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