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FM51 YJH

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 YJH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,623 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 59,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,067 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,222 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,969 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 39,077 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 39,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,131 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,128 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,455 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 19,455 miles

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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FM51 YJH is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FM51 YJH, 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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What year was FM51 YJH registered?

FM51 YJH is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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