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AM52 LCT

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LCT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,082 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 122,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 111,932 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 78,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,655 miles

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

front suspension has some play

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,665 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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AM52 LCT is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AM52 LCT, 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 AM52 LCT registered?

AM52 LCT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AM52 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 LCT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 LCT have outstanding finance?

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