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WJ51 FXY

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FXY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 50,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,679 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 49,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 49,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 48,980 miles

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

park brake effort poor 17%

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,874 miles

ADVISE CENTRE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING.

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK.

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 30 Jan 2012 44,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ADVISE CENTRE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING.

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK.

BATTERY INSECURE

Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,327 miles

3rd brake light not working

Front brake discs very corroded on inner edges

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,327 miles

3rd brake light not working

Front brake discs very corroded on inner edges

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,387 miles

knock on front suspension (no play found in any suspension joints at time of test).

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,843 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,213 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 22,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension low

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,379 miles

suspension low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,494 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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WJ51 FXY is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WJ51 FXY, 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 WJ51 FXY registered?

WJ51 FXY is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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