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Y504 KNM

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,149 mi
Last recorded88,149 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 KNM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,149 miles

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

Under Body Corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 88,142 miles

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

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

Under Body Corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,734 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,644 miles

Both front lower suspension arms are corroded

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Intermittent fault with electronic power steering

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,644 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms are corroded

Entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Intermittent fault with electronic power steering

Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 85,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 73,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,775 miles

Boot brake light faulty ) ( o/s rear tyre wall damage )

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,003 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2008 56,634 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,581 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 50,581 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

coolant leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,168 miles

coolant leaking

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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Y504 KNM 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 Y504 KNM, 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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Y504 KNM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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