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FX51 TSF

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 TSF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,850 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,506 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,902 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 47,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system deteriorated-rear strap broken around silencer

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,741 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Advise: srs lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 4,100 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 41,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,198 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,041 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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FX51 TSF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 TSF, 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 FX51 TSF registered?

FX51 TSF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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