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DA02 UHP

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 UHP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upperarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 57,309 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upperarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,828 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 56,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 56,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 55,167 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling subframe

front and rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 55,130 miles

Front shocker casings corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling subframe

Pass 1 May 2021 54,911 miles

coolant pipes corroded and slight leak

exhaust deteriorated and support strap

hand brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,884 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,064 miles

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

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

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

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

center coolant pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,064 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

center coolant pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,956 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

General corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,490 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 48,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

check for front suspension noise

Pass 26 May 2011 39,863 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 20,168 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 13,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,787 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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DA02 UHP is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA02 UHP, 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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DA02 UHP is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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