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AM02 VKF

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VKF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears slightly (1.2.1 (f))

all underside of suspension components showing corrosion - front/rear subframes also

both rear outer sills holed/corroded

clutch/fuel pipes showing corrosion

front brake discs poor/corroded

ns headlight image poor/lenses misted

signs of oil leak

slight play in both upper ball joints

underside of body/chassis corroded

windscreen washers poor and wipers smear

Fail 26 Apr 2025 66,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr floor/sill area within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears slightly (1.2.1 (f))

all underside of suspension components showing corrosion - front/rear subframes also

both rear outer sills holed/corroded

clutch/fuel pipes showing corrosion

front brake discs poor/corroded

ns headlight image poor/lenses misted

signs of oil leak

slight play in both upper ball joints

underside of body/chassis corroded

windscreen washers poor and wipers smear

Pass 13 Apr 2024 66,397 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded and holed

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

N/S headlamp misting

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 66,397 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded and holed

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

N/S headlamp misting

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 66,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Rear outer sills corroded and holed

Rear window in soft top broken and holed (Plastic)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 65,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake lag - 20% (max limit 25%)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

washers slightly poor

Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner/slightly corroded outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded / holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

general corrosion to all underside components

only one jet working on both washer jets

Fail 16 Apr 2021 65,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner/slightly corroded outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded / holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

general corrosion to all underside components

only one jet working on both washer jets

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,778 miles

All suspension components corroded

Centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded and weak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer closing panel corroded and holed

Rear Clutch hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,778 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Strengthening bar above engine bay (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Strengthening bar above engine bay (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre to rear exhaust joint very corroded

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded and weak

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear Outer closing panel corroded and holed

Rear Clutch hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plants wrapped around rear box exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,213 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slightly soft

Both rear upper ball joints slight play

Both sub-frames corroded

Brake pipes corroded in places

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc`s lipped

Front tyres wearing edges

N/S/F Trackrod end slight play

O/S/F lower ball joint slight play

O/S/F tyre cracking

Rear Discs corroded

Rear Pads low

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,213 miles

Both front lower arm bushes slightly soft

Both rear upper ball joints slight play

Both sub-frames corroded

Brake pipes corroded in places

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front disc`s lipped

Front tyres wearing edges

N/S/F Trackrod end slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F lower ball joint slight play

O/S/F tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Discs corroded

Rear Pads low

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,911 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint very slight play

Wipers starting too leave very slight strieks

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,911 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint very slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Wipers starting too leave very slight strieks

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both offside & nearside rear tyres have cracks in the outer edge of sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both offside & nearside rear tyres have cracks in the outer edge of sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,264 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S Lower Sill damaged.

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,845 miles

all tyres perished

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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AM02 VKF is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM02 VKF, 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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AM02 VKF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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