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YJ52 HJM

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,370 mi
Last recorded68,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 HJM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 68,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

center brake lamp not working

o/s/f wiper blade split at end

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight play o/s/r inner rear most, track control arm joint

Pass 19 May 2012 612,214 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,410 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower suspension arm has slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,562 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,395 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,115 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,668 miles

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

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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YJ52 HJM is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 42,129 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 YJ52 HJM, 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 23 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 HJM registered?

YJ52 HJM is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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