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E3 CAA

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,228 mi
Last recorded56,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CAA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,157 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 56,122 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm slightly distorted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,710 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 55,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,938 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,650 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension Pipe Insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,413 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,412 miles

Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure to rear (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing the screen (8.2.3)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,781 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 1,230 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,898 miles

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted & corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

offside rear brake disc inner surface pitted & corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,063 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 45,042 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,836 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,829 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,864 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,864 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

1.Advise play to o/s & n/s of steering rack †2.Advise o/s/f & n/s/f upper arm leaking grease may require re greasing †

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,699 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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E3 CAA is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E3 CAA, 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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E3 CAA is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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