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S5 MGF

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,089 mi
Last recorded29,089 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 29,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,748 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 27,744 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,589 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,804 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,279 miles

Both front & rear discs coroded on inside serface.

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 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 56,343 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 S5 MGF, 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 26 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 MGF registered?

S5 MGF is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is S5 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MGF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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