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YD51 ZFX

2001 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,108 mi
Last recorded70,108 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 ZFX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,108 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 56,238 miles

Neraside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,238 miles

Neraside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZFX is a 2001 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD51 ZFX, 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 YD51 ZFX registered?

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

Is YD51 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 ZFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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