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BF51 AZJ

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,482 mi
Last recorded52,482 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of slight deterioration.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,482 miles

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of slight deterioration.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside rear brake discs deteriorated;

nearside front brake disc deteriorated;

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wiper blade wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front wiper blade wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,029 miles

front subframe rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2007 30,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front subframe rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,170 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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BF51 AZJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF51 AZJ, 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 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 AZJ registered?

BF51 AZJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 AZJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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