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YD52 DZX

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 DZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 82,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 79,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 77,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,923 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,169 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 64,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,091 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,727 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

perishing cracks on n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,979 miles

advise play in n/s & o/s front bottom arm ball jionts

advise slight play in n/s & o/s front top arm inner bush

advise slight play in o/s/r track control arn end ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise play in n/s & o/s front bottom arm ball jionts

advise slight play in n/s & o/s front top arm inner bush

advise slight play in o/s/r track control arn end ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,058 miles

brake discs rusted due mainly from standing

Fail 8 Jun 2010 46,058 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs rusted due mainly from standing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,904 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,674 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,638 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,195 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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YD52 DZX is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD52 DZX, 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 YD52 DZX registered?

YD52 DZX is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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