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YC51 WSK

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,839 mi
Last recorded63,839 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 WSK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer and center bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension ride height very low

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,514 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,571 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

suspension level very low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,369 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,200 miles

FRONT DISKS WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,200 miles

FRONT DISKS WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,611 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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YC51 WSK is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC51 WSK, 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 YC51 WSK registered?

YC51 WSK is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is YC51 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 WSK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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