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CA51 KCX

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 KCX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 60,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 59,378 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 59,378 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 57,925 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside suspension looks low

Fail 26 Apr 2018 57,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning self steering to nearside (2.3.3a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside suspension looks low

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking

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

Rear tyre pressures look low

two bulbs in high level stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,133 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking

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

Rear tyre pressures look low

two bulbs in high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,320 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 53,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,846 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,600 miles

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

metal coolant pipes rusting

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,416 miles

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 41,726 miles

Nearside 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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CA51 KCX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA51 KCX, 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 CA51 KCX registered?

CA51 KCX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is CA51 KCX safe to buy?

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