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DU02 XEM

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,437 mi
Last recorded33,437 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 XEM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,437 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2020 33,437 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre has slight unusual wear on tread

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

o/s front tyre has unusual wear on tread and wearing thin on inner edged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,991 miles

Front brake imbalance high 16%

O/S and N/S front discs worn/corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,974 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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DU02 XEM is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DU02 XEM, 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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What year was DU02 XEM registered?

DU02 XEM is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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