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S5 LDY

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LDY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,156 miles

engine light

steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steerig rack, rear bushers

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,869 miles

slight play in rear offside wheel

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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S5 LDY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S5 LDY, 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

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What year was S5 LDY registered?

S5 LDY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is S5 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 LDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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