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BF51 ZFA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

73,669 mi
Last recorded73,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZFA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 72,822 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,966 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 19 May 2015 63,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 63,601 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine check light on

Fail 17 May 2014 59,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhast needs attension

Pass 17 May 2014 59,622 miles

Rear exhast needs attension

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,276 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

oil filter rusted

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

oil filter rusted

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,788 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 55,788 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 45,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,820 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 30,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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 ZFA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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