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KU51 UEX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,928 mi
Last recorded84,928 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UEX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 84,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking Sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 84,632 miles

Rear rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2020 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,511 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator interference (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator interference (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,959 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to blow from flexi (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has been hit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sill corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track control arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe heavily worn (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hole in centre of lower arm (2.4.G.1)

front tyres beginning to wear on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

windscreen wipers smear and washers are poor

Fail 4 Nov 2016 69,634 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe heavily worn (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hole in centre of lower arm (2.4.G.1)

front tyres beginning to wear on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

windscreen wipers smear and washers are poor

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,231 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,811 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all subframes,rear brake pipes and all discs corroding

rear suspension arms/hubs slight wear

Fail 2 Nov 2013 59,752 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all subframes,rear brake pipes and all discs corroding

rear suspension arms/hubs slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,761 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,393 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,367 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,762 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 39,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,244 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 UEX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UEX, 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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KU51 UEX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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