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YO52 AFU

2003 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,864 mi
Last recorded84,864 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Mgf42,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 AFU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,864 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,620 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 84,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play needs new one (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,592 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

clutch pedel very stiff

vehicle very low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,113 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,312 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,312 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

front and rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,707 miles

both front shockers bottom bushes worn

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs poor condition

nearside headlight on lower limit

rear exhaust box straps broken

Pass 1 May 2010 62,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,632 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)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,426 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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YO52 AFU is a 2003 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 YO52 AFU, 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.

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YO52 AFU is a 2003 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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