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DX51 FVU

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,814 mi
Last recorded25,814 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FVU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 25,814 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn/wearing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 25,814 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn/wearing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 25,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 25,762 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 25,762 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 25,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 24,846 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened towing eye (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,286 miles

Front towing eye damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 24,279 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front towing eye damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 24,202 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 24,201 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 23,995 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 23,407 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 23,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 185/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,683 miles

Front n/s o/s tyres inner edges

Fail 31 May 2016 21,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front n/s o/s tyres inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,114 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 18,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,546 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 13,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 13,960 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,894 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 12,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 12,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 12,257 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,978 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 4,540 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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DX51 FVU is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 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 DX51 FVU, 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 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 FVU registered?

DX51 FVU is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DX51 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FVU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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