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YH02 VCF

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,019 mi
Last recorded41,019 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 VCF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 41,019 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 41,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,771 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,423 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,020 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2014 34,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,485 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various areas and components corroded underside

Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,593 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various areas and components corroded underside

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 12,119 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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YH02 VCF is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey 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 YH02 VCF, 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 YH02 VCF registered?

YH02 VCF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is YH02 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH02 VCF 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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