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YD51 FXT

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FXT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014

Power steering uneven in operation (easier to left)

Major oil leak from engine/gearbox assembly (both ends)

Fail 17 Apr 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering uneven in operation (easier to left)

Major oil leak from engine/gearbox assembly (both ends)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,108 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 73,108 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 61,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,292 miles

air bag light on slight noice from front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2008 44,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on slight noice from front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,198 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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YD51 FXT is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD51 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

YD51 FXT is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YD51 FXT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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