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KU51 UGJ

2001 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 54,419 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 54,406 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,175 miles

underside under sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,075 miles

surface rust underside

Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,176 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,159 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted {due to lack of use} (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight kerb damage to sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,916 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight kerb damage to sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,615 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 32,615 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,945 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,418 miles

slight play in offside rear stabilizer pin/bush

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,289 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,979 miles

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

Slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,408 miles

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

Slight cut in near side front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,803 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but is not showing cords

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,893 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,510 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 UGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 KU51 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU51 UGJ?

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What year was KU51 UGJ registered?

KU51 UGJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is KU51 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 UGJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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