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DU52 ZFP

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 ZFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 116,949 miles

brake pipes greased

heavily under sealed

various bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2017 116,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

heavily under sealed

various bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,197 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear underneath (6.1.B.2)

both front wishbones corrded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 110,397 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,397 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,709 miles

grease front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2011 65,164 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 53,184 miles

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

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

handbrake at limit of allowable reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2009 49,858 miles

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

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

front discs getting worn

front-rear coolant pipes leaking

Fail 28 May 2009 49,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front discs getting worn

front-rear coolant pipes leaking

Pass 30 May 2008 44,814 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 44,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 31,386 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 31,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 21,073 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 21,073 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 ZFP is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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