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Y575 UCS

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 UCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 56,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of main brake pipes at rear tee piece & offside rear into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside sub frame showing signs of slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear silencer band corroded but silencer still secure

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 May 2018 55,623 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside of front sub frame holed & corroded near suspension mounts (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of main brake pipes at rear tee piece & offside rear into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside sub frame showing signs of slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear silencer band corroded but silencer still secure

nearside side repeater loose

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 May 2017 53,698 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints at o/s/f

Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

play in steering rack inner joint at o/s/f

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,170 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,141 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,798 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 43,663 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 28,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,732 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 UCS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y575 UCS, 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 Y575 UCS registered?

Y575 UCS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y575 UCS safe to buy?

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