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BF51 AZO

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,543 mi
Last recorded93,543 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,543 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front most bushing twisted/deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 84,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front most bushing twisted/deformed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet low performance but sufficient fluid to the screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,718 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,700 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 74,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 68,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 65,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

warter leak from metal cooling pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,496 miles

Discs corroded

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Handbrake efficiency just above minimum

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

Rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 59,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side wiper blade splitting

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 AZO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF51 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

BF51 AZO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BF51 AZO safe to buy?

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