MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
deterioration to inner surfaces of offside front & offside rear brake discs
slight wear in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
deterioration to inner surfaces of offside front & offside rear brake discs
slightr wear in nearside upper ball joint
deterioration to exhaust
offside & nearside suspension bump stop clearance low
wear in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
deterioration to exhaust
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
offside & nearside suspension bump stop clearance low
wear in nearside rear upper suspension ball joint
seepage from offside front shock absorber
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
suspension bump stop clearance low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
seepage from offside front shock absorber
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
suspension bump stop clearance low
front tyres wearing on inside edge
oil seepage from offside front shock absorber
serious wear/deterioration to front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
oil seepage from offside front shock absorber
serious wear/deterioration to front brake discs
rear tyres wearing on inside edge
slight wear in nearside rear top suspension ball joint
wear/deterioration to fron brake discs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear tyres wearing on inside edge
slight wear in nearside rear top suspension ball joint
sound emitted from offside front lower suspension arm when lightly tapped with corrosion assement tool indicates possible advanced corrosion
wear/deterioration to fron brake discs
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
O/S/F TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE
SUSPENSION TRIM HIGHTS LOW
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BX51 BFA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BX51 BFA, 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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BX51 BFA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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