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VU51 ZKF

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 ZKF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 78,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,957 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,101 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,562 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,658 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,212 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both rear suspension lower arm bushs

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,531 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arms have slight in bushes

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 ZKF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZKF, 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 VU51 ZKF registered?

VU51 ZKF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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