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Y253 HFG

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,959 mi
Last recorded42,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 HFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 42,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 42,959 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashing slightly with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs showing surface corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,742 miles

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion to inner faces

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 40,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,482 miles

Front O/S & N/S Shock Absorbers Corroded

Nearside Front Indicator Lens Cover Broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,698 miles

nearside front indicator damaged

offside rear subframe poorly repaired

suspension low

Fail 9 Jul 2021 36,698 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

nearside front indicator damaged

offside rear subframe poorly repaired

suspension low

Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,362 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 35,362 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 34,464 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,464 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,722 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,792 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,731 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,264 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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Y253 HFG is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y253 HFG, 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 Y253 HFG registered?

Y253 HFG is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y253 HFG safe to buy?

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