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BP51 ZKU

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ZKU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,138 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer porous skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer porous skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,973 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer porous

Fail 16 Jan 2023 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer porous

Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,556 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,556 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 85,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,562 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light-1 bulb inoperative

Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light-1 bulb inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 80,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,078 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,568 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,077 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 66,404 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 66,404 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake imbalance at maximum permissable=25%

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

wiper motor does not work on flick wipe or fast speed wipe.

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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BP51 ZKU is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 BP51 ZKU, 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 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BP51 ZKU is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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