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FP02 VJY

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,252 mi
Last recorded81,252 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VJY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipes to front oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 79,287 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive central pipes to oil cooler at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 77,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in parts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts and flex feral s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ,in parts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,907 miles

Offside Rear braking effort at caliper is slightly low on foot brake & park brake

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,218 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,708 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 54,708 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,096 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 53,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,342 miles

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

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 19 May 2009 53,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 19 May 2008 52,786 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 52,786 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,972 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 47,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 47,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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FP02 VJY is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP02 VJY, 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 FP02 VJY registered?

FP02 VJY is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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