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BF52 FZP

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 FZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,826 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 63,984 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 63,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 58,265 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 54,639 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,091 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 52,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,956 miles

Rear wheels binding slightly when jacked.

parking brake efficiency just meets pass criteria.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al pipes leading into t peice connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive surface corrosion present. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted impeding inspection of certain components.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al pipes leading into t peice connector. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive surface corrosion present. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted impeding inspection of certain components.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,748 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 51,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody and front and rear subframes becoming corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody and front and rear subframes becoming corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 43,838 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,360 miles

both front brake discs corroded.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,369 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 41,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,749 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,656 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 2,477 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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BF52 FZP is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BF52 FZP, 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 BF52 FZP registered?

BF52 FZP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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