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Y252 BEJ

2001 MG Mgf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,433 mi
Last recorded29,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 BEJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 28,784 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,901 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 27,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 26,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,037 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,276 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,500 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,056 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 3,871 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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Y252 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y252 BEJ, 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 Y252 BEJ registered?

Y252 BEJ is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y252 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y252 BEJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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