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X253 UPA

2000 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,020 mi
Last recorded28,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 UPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 28,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,811 miles

Slight engine oil leaks, both rear shocks slight weep. offside rear brake disc inner face pitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 27,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,398 miles

Both rear tyres on wear bands and cracking on inner walls required very soon, temperature gauge climbing while carrying out MOT, check and top up water level, customer to keep an eye.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,101 miles

Both rear tyres side walls starting to crack.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,807 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,710 miles

Alternator belt heavily worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre out of shape

various corrosion to underbody components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,703 miles

Chemical/battery deposits on battery tray

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sound insulation insecure adjacent to offside rear suspension/driveshaft. Possibility of fouling/separation

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Chemical/battery deposits on battery tray

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sound insulation insecure adjacent to offside rear suspension/driveshaft. Possibility of fouling/separation

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,235 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/r inner brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,557 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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X253 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X253 UPA, 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

How do I check the history of X253 UPA?

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What year was X253 UPA registered?

X253 UPA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X253 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 UPA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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