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AP02 YJU

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,225 mi
Last recorded38,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YJU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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underside corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2022 38,224 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,171 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch cover missing

Fail 12 Oct 2018 37,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch cover missing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,315 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 25,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,205 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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AP02 YJU is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP02 YJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP02 YJU registered?

AP02 YJU is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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