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Y55 MGF

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,337 mi
Last recorded32,337 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 32,337 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 31,831 miles

Clutch flexi pipe support bracket missing

Clutch slave cylinder has slight weap

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 31,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,300 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,894 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 30,891 miles

Brake performance not tested too low for rolling road/too low for road use / decelerometer (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coolant bottle empty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 28,687 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,479 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,379 miles

AA & RAC BADGES FITTED TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE ...

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,341 miles

AA BADGE FITTED TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,165 miles

AA BADGE FITTED TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,975 miles

AA BADGE ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE .

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,458 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 26,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,568 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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Y55 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y55 MGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y55 MGF registered?

Y55 MGF is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y55 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 MGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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