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YX51 WTZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,327 mi
Last recorded53,327 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WTZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,327 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 53,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,430 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 51,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,523 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 48,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,722 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,960 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 30,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,553 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,430 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 21,430 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,974 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 16,974 miles

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

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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YX51 WTZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX51 WTZ, 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.

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What year was YX51 WTZ registered?

YX51 WTZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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