2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · EJ52 OWU
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 56,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,721 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
EJ52 OWU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2013
- 56,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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.
EJ52 OWU Mileage History
- 28/10/200524,463 mi
- 31/10/200631,342 mi+6,879 mi
- 31/10/200739,851 mi+8,509 mi
- 03/11/200845,251 mi+5,400 mi
- 06/11/200946,972 mi+1,721 mi
- 09/12/200946,972 mi
- 09/12/200946,972 mi
- 04/09/201047,375 mi+403 mi
- 23/09/201147,376 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/201147,376 mi
- 09/01/201356,721 mi+9,345 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
EJ52 OWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (EJ52 OWU) between October 2005 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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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