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YC52 XSO

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,074 mi
Last recorded38,074 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 XSO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 38,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 37,306 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 35,208 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 33,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 31,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 28,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 25,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,225 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 Dec 2016 22,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,742 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,876 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 19,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,227 miles

slight bind to nearside front brake when in reverse

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 15,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,796 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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YC52 XSO is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YC52 XSO, 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

How do I check the history of YC52 XSO?

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What year was YC52 XSO registered?

YC52 XSO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is YC52 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC52 XSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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