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YD52 MPE

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 MPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,008 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,551 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 31,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush has slight play

rear tyres are on legal limit

Fail 2 Feb 2015 24,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush has slight play

rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 198,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 18,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,286 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 17,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,937 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 14,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 12,192 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 12,192 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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 MPE is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MPE, 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 YD52 MPE registered?

YD52 MPE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is YD52 MPE safe to buy?

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