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YD51 FWX

2001 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FWX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,487 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,878 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,573 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 61,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,209 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,230 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 51,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,124 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,653 miles

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

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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YD51 FWX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD51 FWX, 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 YD51 FWX registered?

YD51 FWX is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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