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YX51 YHO

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,547 mi
Last recorded156,547 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YHO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 156,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 4 Mar 2023 140,053 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,441 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,067 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 103,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,151 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,133 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,503 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,610 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 68,519 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 61,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolts to short on o/s and n/s front lower ball joints

Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,736 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 43,799 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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YX51 YHO is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX51 YHO, 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 YX51 YHO registered?

YX51 YHO is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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