2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · AE52 HJU
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 86,155 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/02/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AE52 HJU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2018
- 86,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AE52 HJU Mileage History
- 04/11/200525,686 mi
- 11/08/200636,911 mi+11,225 mi
- 05/07/200748,521 mi+11,610 mi
- 15/01/200952,620 mi+4,099 mi
- 15/01/200952,620 mi
- 01/06/201054,796 mi+2,176 mi
- 04/05/201160,860 mi+6,064 mi
- 13/05/201160,860 mi
- 01/06/201270,556 mi+9,696 mi
- 01/06/201270,556 mi
- 16/05/201375,567 mi+5,011 mi
- 02/06/201477,311 mi+1,744 mi
- 10/06/201477,313 mi+2 mi
- 04/06/201579,451 mi+2,138 mi
- 04/06/201579,451 mi
- 21/07/201679,942 mi+491 mi
- 21/09/201886,155 mi+6,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,695 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
AE52 HJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (AE52 HJU) between November 2005 and September 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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