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FY51 UDJ

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,279 mi
Last recorded75,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UDJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,279 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 75,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 75,004 miles

Emissions unable to be completed HC Lambda CO too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 72,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge =1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,208 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,002 miles

on turning plates steering turns slightly rang vosa helplin e

Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,862 miles

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

on turning plates steering turns slightly rang vosa helplin e

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 44,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,160 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,315 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,824 miles

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

Offside 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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FY51 UDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY51 UDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 UDJ registered?

FY51 UDJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is FY51 UDJ safe to buy?

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