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GX02 BWZ

2002 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BWZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,973 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,973 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,652 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damage

Pass 14 May 2019 85,420 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,637 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 81,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,665 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,287 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front suspension low and close to bump stops

Fail 6 Jan 2012 67,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,703 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 47,689 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,149 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 19,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,600 miles

Nearside 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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GX02 BWZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 BWZ, 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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GX02 BWZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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