CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY51 DXA

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 DXA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,629 miles

N/S/F suspension hose union - suspected slight leak.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F suspension hose union - suspected slight leak.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,889 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,151 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,908 miles

C.O. level high during first fast idle test

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f indicator colour fading and has slight condensation behind lens

Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,908 miles

C.O. level high during first fast idle test

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f indicator colour fading and has slight condensation behind lens

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,085 miles

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

front brake discs very slightly worn (lipped)

indicators colour fading slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread feathering on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,085 miles

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

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

front brake discs very slightly worn (lipped)

indicators colour fading slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread feathering on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,320 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,305 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY51 DXA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY51 DXA, 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

How do I check the history of EY51 DXA?

You can check the full history of EY51 DXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY51 DXA registered?

EY51 DXA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is EY51 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 DXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY51 DXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY51 DXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.