CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN02 WFO

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 WFO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 53,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,854 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 49,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,897 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 48,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes marked coming out of t piece back of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm outer bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe coming out of top of t piece back of engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,855 miles

ubder trays

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,870 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,160 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,491 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 38,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YN02 WFO is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN02 WFO, 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

How do I check the history of YN02 WFO?

You can check the full history of YN02 WFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN02 WFO registered?

YN02 WFO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is YN02 WFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN02 WFO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN02 WFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN02 WFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.