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Y605 BFX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 BFX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,014 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected too low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,651 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 75,651 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 74,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,673 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,657 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,338 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,062 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,940 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 57,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,608 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 50,500 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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Y605 BFX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y605 BFX, 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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Y605 BFX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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