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YE51 XHA

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,180 mi
Last recorded89,180 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XHA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,727 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 86,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,811 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 72,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Jun 2020 72,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,221 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall

Offside Front wishbone been repaired

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & o/s/front (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,408 miles

battery / alternater fault

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 May 2010 61,867 miles

We advised the vehicle presnter not to use the vehicle for any length of time and get the engine examined and fault rectified

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine 'knock' noted on emissions test , test stopped , vehicle presenter consulted who states he was aware of the problem ,understood the risks of carrying out the test and instructed to carry on.

moderate wear nearside and offside rear shocker lower bush's

Pass 7 May 2010 61,867 miles

We advised the vehicle presnter not to use the vehicle for any length of time and get the engine examined and fault rectified

engine 'knock' noted on emissions test , test stopped , vehicle presenter consulted who states he was aware of the problem ,understood the risks of carrying out the test and instructed to carry on.

moderate wear nearside and offside rear shocker lower bush's

Fail 2 May 2009 57,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 57,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 52,105 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)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,105 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2006 45,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,205 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YE51 XHA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 YE51 XHA, 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 YE51 XHA registered?

YE51 XHA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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