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DU52 PGF

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,429 mi
Last recorded62,429 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 PGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,429 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 62,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,418 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 61,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 59,399 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,784 miles

Rear no reverse lights

Fail 21 Oct 2022 55,783 miles

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

Rear no reverse lights

Pass 16 Oct 2021 51,667 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,724 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 40,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,152 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,455 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit .

Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside front discs corroded .

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,193 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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DU52 PGF is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU52 PGF, 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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DU52 PGF is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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