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GL51 ZJE

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ZJE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS/R & NS/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,630 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,960 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake efficiency only just met 16%

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre low edge

Offside Front Inner tyre low edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 31,257 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces pitted

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,807 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,443 miles

offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,223 miles

splits in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

shallow cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 18,404 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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GL51 ZJE is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GL51 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 ZJE registered?

GL51 ZJE is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is GL51 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ZJE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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