MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover slight deteriorated
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover slight deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front suspension lower arms corroded but not yet excessive
Both rear tie rod arm bushes at hubs slightly deteriorated
Corrosion both outer sills but not yet excessive
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion on underside and subframes where waxoyl/underseal thin
Thorn/wood in n/s/f tyre at edge of tread
Under side and brake pipes coated with waxoyl/underseal
Emissions not tested Not tested due to vehicle becoming too hot . suspect cooling fan not working (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front suspension lower arms corroded but not yet excessive
Both rear tie rod arm bushes at hubs slightly deteriorated
Corrosion both outer sills but not yet excessive
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM (4.1.E.1)
Passengers washer jet partly blocked but still providing sufficient amount to screen
Slight corrosion on underside and subframes where waxoyl/underseal thin
Under side and brake pipes coated with waxoyl/underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
whole underside of vehicle including brake pipes coated with underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
whole underside of vehicle including brake pipes coated with underseal
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both dips on max marks
corrosion starting both outersills but not yet to excess
corrosion starting on both front wishbones
front and rear pads at about 5mm and all discs liped
o/s/r outer tierod joint very slight play
possable ageing cat as only just passed emissions after a very long warmup
whole underside of vehicle smothered with wax oil including brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre bald on edges and close to limit
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BF51 ZCV is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZCV, 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.
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BF51 ZCV is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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