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X403 TUA

2000 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Mgf56,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 TUA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 86,332 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf wing corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 84,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 82,734 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,723 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 19 May 2016 81,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills and rear body corroded

sub frames corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 81,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills and rear body corroded

sub frames corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 81,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting n/s worn

exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting n/s worn

exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,627 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

n/s/r exhaust mounting worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded,slight blow

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

n/s/r exhaust mounting worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded,slight blow

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,615 miles

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

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

engine has a oil leak

free movement in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads look low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,615 miles

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

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

free movement in offside front suspension bottom ball joint

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads look low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,720 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces & O/S/R disc corroded.

Front & rear subframes corroded, O/S/R brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R tyre badly worn at inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,720 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc inner faces & O/S/R disc corroded.

Front & rear subframes corroded, O/S/R brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R tyre badly worn at inner edge.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,418 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly, O/S handbrake efficiency partially lower than N/S.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,542 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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X403 TUA is a 2000 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 X403 TUA, 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.

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X403 TUA is a 2000 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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