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DU52 UWX

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,279 mi
Last recorded75,279 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 UWX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,279 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 75,279 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 75,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2015 74,955 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,289 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2014 74,289 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 May 2013 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn/deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,998 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn/deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,367 miles

Emmision erractic on test

Engine management light on at instrument panel

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Screw in RHR tyre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,726 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,726 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 65,657 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,015 miles

1.n/s rear trye on limit, o/s rear tyre close to limit †2.brake pipes and coolant pipes showing signs of rusting †3.slight play in both top ball joints

Fail 17 Aug 2006 56,014 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.Metal coolant pipes corroding(underneath car) †2.Metal brake pipes corroding †3.o/s/r tyre close to limit †4.n/s/r tyre on limit †5.Slight lift in o/s & n/s front suspension top ball joints

6.Brake pads not checked

Pass 19 Sep 2005 45,894 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 UWX is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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