2002 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · KJ52 AWV
2002 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 82,665 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
KJ52 AWV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2013
- 82,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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.
KJ52 AWV Mileage History
- 24/09/200523,244 mi
- 23/09/200639,241 mi+15,997 mi
- 01/10/200751,128 mi+11,887 mi
- 26/09/200863,947 mi+12,819 mi
- 26/09/200863,947 mi
- 30/04/200966,799 mi+2,852 mi
- 11/05/201069,257 mi+2,458 mi
- 11/05/201069,257 mi
- 03/05/201170,826 mi+1,569 mi
- 04/05/201170,827 mi+1 mi
- 25/05/201277,430 mi+6,603 mi
- 25/05/201277,430 mi
- 28/09/201281,152 mi+3,722 mi
- 28/09/201281,152 mi
- 02/12/201382,665 mi+1,513 mi
Average of roughly 7,256 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
KJ52 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (KJ52 AWV) between September 2005 and December 2013.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2013 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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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