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PX52 EXR

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 EXR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 29,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,157 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 28,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,252 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 26,252 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,244 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SHIGHT PLAY IN N/S AND O/S STEERING RACK ENDS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,099 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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PX52 EXR is a 2002 MG Tf in Green 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 PX52 EXR, 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 PX52 EXR registered?

PX52 EXR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is PX52 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX52 EXR 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 PX52 EXR have outstanding finance?

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