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YF02 JXL

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,673 mi
Last recorded39,673 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 29,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,930 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 21,928 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,067 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 21,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 20,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,097 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 20,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,830 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 19,521 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 1 May 2009 19,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 18,796 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 18,795 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,360 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2005 16,567 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 16,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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YF02 JXL is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF02 JXL, 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 YF02 JXL registered?

YF02 JXL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is YF02 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 JXL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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