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Y703 XKM

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,488 mi
Last recorded72,488 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 XKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 72,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe feeding rear Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe feeding rear Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,218 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,239 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from the Cam Belt end of the engine Not Dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension a little low but even both sides and front to rear.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,228 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 67,121 miles

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Filter found Slightly Louse. Tightened Up. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 64,468 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Smelly removed from Mirror ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak Rad Hose ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,301 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak Car Overheated when carrying out Emissions test. Front Cooling fan not cutting in. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,675 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 57,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 10 Aug 2007 36,163 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)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,873 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)

Pass 3 May 2006 31,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 27,282 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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Y703 XKM is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y703 XKM, 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 Y703 XKM registered?

Y703 XKM is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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