2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BF52 XAC
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/11/2002. Recorded mileage 71,760 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,760 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
BF52 XAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 71,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
BF52 XAC Mileage History
- 16/08/202270,572 mi
- 22/08/202371,213 mi+641 mi
- 10/09/202471,751 mi+538 mi
- 17/09/202471,760 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 568 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BF52 XAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (BF52 XAC) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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