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Y252 DSG

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,079 mi
Last recorded111,079 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 DSG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 111,079 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 111,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 109,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 105,383 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 104,039 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant low

Fail 27 Oct 2022 104,009 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle started to boil over/overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective around rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,790 miles

NS & OS beam patterns poor

NSR inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 91,790 miles

NS & OS beam patterns poor

NSR inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

headlamp beam image poor

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,516 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,358 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,830 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,806 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,254 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,082 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,373 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 46,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 41,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 DSG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSG, 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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Y252 DSG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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