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EJ51 EKZ

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,601 mi
Last recorded76,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EKZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,601 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 76,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,263 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,182 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,182 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,710 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,145 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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EJ51 EKZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ51 EKZ, 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.

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What year was EJ51 EKZ registered?

EJ51 EKZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 EKZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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