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KU51 UES

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UES
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 85,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,832 miles

NOTE NEW CAT BEEN FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 77,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,499 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,846 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,072 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,200 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,190 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,077 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,474 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,448 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 61,448 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,738 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,721 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,569 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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KU51 UES is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU51 UES, 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.

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What year was KU51 UES registered?

KU51 UES is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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