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YM02 ZFN

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,222 mi
Last recorded32,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 ZFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 32,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,071 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 May 2021 23,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 23,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 22,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 22,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 22,126 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 22,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 21,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 21,275 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 22 May 2014 21,274 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 May 2013 20,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,069 miles

advise slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,663 miles

advise slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 22 May 2008 18,360 miles

advise slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 22 May 2008 18,360 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 25 May 2007 17,911 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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YM02 ZFN 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 75%.

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 YM02 ZFN, 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 YM02 ZFN registered?

YM02 ZFN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 August 2002.

Is YM02 ZFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM02 ZFN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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