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FP02 VJZ

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 79,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,387 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,231 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 70,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres cracking

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 67,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 64,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,316 miles

Rear towing eye insecurely attached to vehicle due to damage to mounting point

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,460 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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FP02 VJZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP02 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FP02 VJZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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