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BK51 ZDJ

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ZDJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,349 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 60,189 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 60,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak radiator also noted to be in poor visual condition ()

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

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

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

exhaust rattle - cat area

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,644 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,644 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,631 miles

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight blow on rear exhaust

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 58,842 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 58,842 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2015 55,220 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,991 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 32,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,547 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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BK51 ZDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK51 ZDJ, 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 BK51 ZDJ registered?

BK51 ZDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is BK51 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 ZDJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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