2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · CK52 BCV
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 72,847 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/11/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,847 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
CK52 BCV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2016
- 72,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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.
CK52 BCV Mileage History
- 17/11/200521,715 mi
- 16/12/200628,945 mi+7,230 mi
- 14/06/200833,748 mi+4,803 mi
- 13/06/200939,568 mi+5,820 mi
- 13/06/200939,568 mi
- 28/05/201044,592 mi+5,024 mi
- 28/05/201150,710 mi+6,118 mi
- 09/06/201257,938 mi+7,228 mi
- 18/06/201258,011 mi+73 mi
- 18/06/201258,011 mi
- 07/06/201361,774 mi+3,763 mi
- 20/06/201467,295 mi+5,521 mi
- 12/05/201571,432 mi+4,137 mi
- 25/04/201672,847 mi+1,415 mi
Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
CK52 BCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (CK52 BCV) between November 2005 and April 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2016 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: Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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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