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VU51 ZKE

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil filler tube insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,418 miles

offside front mirror twisted

Fail 4 May 2011 46,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Please note, coolant was leaking from rear of vehicle during test. Would urgently advise further investigation

Suspension appears to be very low on this vehicle

Pass 4 May 2011 46,965 miles

Please note, coolant was leaking from rear of vehicle during test. Would urgently advise further investigation

Suspension appears to be very low on this vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,905 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking and perishing o/s/front tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 21,577 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes slight corrosion(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

slight lift o/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,569 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight lift o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,569 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

slight lift o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 15 Aug 2007 18,131 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,389 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 11,058 miles

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

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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VU51 ZKE is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU51 ZKE, 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 VU51 ZKE registered?

VU51 ZKE is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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