MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre bald inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn too legal limit and bald on edges
offside front tyre bald inner edge
play in nearside rear upper ball joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front brake discs corroded
nearside front tyre bald inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn too legal limit and bald on edges
offside front tyre bald inner edge
play in nearside rear upper ball joint
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front windscreen has slight score marks but is not affecting drivers view
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front windscreen has slight score marks but is not affecting drivers view
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front disc worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X257 VYJ 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 64.3%.
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 X257 VYJ, 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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How do I check the history of X257 VYJ?
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What year was X257 VYJ registered?
X257 VYJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 2001.
Is X257 VYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for X257 VYJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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