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YW02 NOU

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,236 mi
Last recorded55,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,532 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 9,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 7,098 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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YW02 NOU is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW02 NOU, 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 YW02 NOU registered?

YW02 NOU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is YW02 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 NOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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