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Y575 ACS

2001 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,600 mi
Last recorded65,600 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 ACS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,600 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses/pipes corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,230 miles

Both front brake hoses/pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,543 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti roll bar links fouling suspension arms

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Slight coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2022 64,180 miles

All brake discs corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside front suspension arm slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,004 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,316 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front Headlight Aim, Poor Image/Kick Up

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/Suspension Components Generally Corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 61,316 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front Headlight Aim, Poor Image/Kick Up

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/Suspension Components Generally Corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,569 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,897 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 50,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 50,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,387 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 45,383 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,420 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,443 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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Y575 ACS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y575 ACS, 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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Y575 ACS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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