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Y252 YKK

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,817 mi
Last recorded44,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 44,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 44,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,909 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (Worn close to limit) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 42,955 miles

Front oil leaking

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking getting low

Offside Rear tyre cracking getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,079 miles

Rear small oil leak on auto box

Fail 6 Jun 2022 41,079 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear small oil leak on auto box

Pass 27 May 2021 40,618 miles

Rear brake pipes rusting

Rear discs poor on inside

Rear small leak on auto box

Pass 29 May 2020 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,733 miles

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

Front Coolant leak

Front snow tyres

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,729 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coolant leak

Front snow tyres

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 25,669 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 24,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise front and rear discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,569 miles

advise front and rear discs

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,065 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 24,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,694 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 23,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,099 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 YKK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y252 YKK, 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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What year was Y252 YKK registered?

Y252 YKK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y252 YKK safe to buy?

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