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YY02 FCE

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 FCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 76,843 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 76,843 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 76,061 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 76,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,193 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,193 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,698 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake discs all round pitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 74,042 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 74,042 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Doesn't hit screen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 73,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 73,918 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at top of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,210 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres have age cracks in tread and on sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 69,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from Inner Edge, Age cracks showing in tread grooves on shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from Inner Edge, Age cracks showing in tread grooves on shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under car at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dull (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres have age cracks in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 69,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under car at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dull (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres have age cracks in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,349 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,347 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,321 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 67,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,936 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 61,059 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,464 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 57,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,906 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 56,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 48,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 39,971 miles

ADVISED. KNOCKING FROM FRONT.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 25,222 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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YY02 FCE is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YY02 FCE, 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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YY02 FCE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 7 April 2002.

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