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HN52 FXA

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 FXA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,947 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,369 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advance travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 71,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,030 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,061 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,702 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,077 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,077 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating vary dim (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 68,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,340 miles

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

nsr brake disc worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 46,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 39,565 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,424 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 88,423 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HN52 FXA is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HN52 FXA, 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 HN52 FXA registered?

HN52 FXA is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is HN52 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 FXA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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