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Y353 XAK

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,662 mi
Last recorded31,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 XAK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 31,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 31,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 30,482 miles

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Fail 25 Apr 2023 30,482 miles

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

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle components

Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose on catalytic converter

suspension ride height slightly low

Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,933 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,776 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 29,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front to rear coolant pipes are corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 29,723 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 29,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 28,087 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,039 miles

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 23,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,257 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 21,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,846 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

suspect water pump leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2007 20,711 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded. †Wiper blades worn.

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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Y353 XAK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y353 XAK, 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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Y353 XAK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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