2002 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · YY02 YMX
2002 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/07/2002. Recorded mileage 81,840 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,840 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
YY02 YMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2025
- 81,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
YY02 YMX Mileage History
- 21/09/202280,535 mi
- 13/09/202380,992 mi+457 mi
- 04/09/202481,578 mi+586 mi
- 04/09/202481,584 mi+6 mi
- 08/09/202581,840 mi+256 mi
Average of roughly 440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY02 YMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mg Tf (YY02 YMX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YY02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YY02YMX.
VOLVO
S40
PEUGEOT
206
AUDI
TT
SEAT
LEON
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
TOYOTA
RAV-4
TOYOTA
YARIS