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GJ51 EFZ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 EFZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,522 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 47,503 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 47,503 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back brake pipe in the clip halfway down the floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 45,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 45,538 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 43,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 43,623 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 41,411 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 38,843 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 36,873 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 36,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 33,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - surface cuts down tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth + surface cracks on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 May 2017 25,160 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Fail 8 May 2017 25,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres with slight cracking to tread pattern / sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,894 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 17,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 10,128 miles

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 5 May 2006 5,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 5,685 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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GJ51 EFZ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GJ51 EFZ, 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 GJ51 EFZ registered?

GJ51 EFZ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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