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YJ52 JHC

2002 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 JHC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 68,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,742 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,612 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,275 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 57,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,219 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,836 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 22,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 16,660 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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YJ52 JHC is a 2002 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YJ52 JHC, 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 YJ52 JHC registered?

YJ52 JHC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YJ52 JHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ52 JHC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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