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YR52 JHK

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,944 mi
Last recorded27,944 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,944 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 26,922 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,357 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 24,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 22,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,107 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 20,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,875 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 13,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,876 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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YR52 JHK is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR52 JHK, 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 YR52 JHK?

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What year was YR52 JHK registered?

YR52 JHK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is YR52 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 JHK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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