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FN51 UZE

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,952 mi
Last recorded63,952 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 UZE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,952 miles

vehicle has general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,316 miles

Surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle of vehicle advise "wax oil"

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,215 miles

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

brake calipers corroding

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

rear inner sill corners corroding

subframes rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake calipers corroding

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

rear inner sill corners corroding

subframes rusting

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,925 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

vehicle has been standing signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes and mounting points.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs corroded.

vehicle has been standing signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes and mounting points.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,695 miles

all brake discs corroded

vehicle has been standing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,729 miles

possible coolant leak at front of engine and steel front to rear coolant pipes.

slight damage to n/s front tyre and wheel.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,326 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,028 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 41,102 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 32,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 29,956 miles

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

Nail in near side front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FN51 UZE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN51 UZE, 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 FN51 UZE registered?

FN51 UZE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is FN51 UZE safe to buy?

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