2001 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · Y265 EFX
2001 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 70,189 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
Y265 EFX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2021
- 70,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
Y265 EFX Mileage History
- 18/05/200637,467 mi
- 27/02/200740,888 mi+3,421 mi
- 25/02/200888,180 mi+47,292 mi
- 27/02/200848,761 mi-39,419 mi
- 25/02/200955,382 mi+6,621 mi
- 20/03/201063,201 mi+7,819 mi
- 16/02/201168,368 mi+5,167 mi
- 23/08/201269,206 mi+838 mi
- 12/08/202069,513 mi+307 mi
- 12/08/202069,513 mi
- 05/08/202170,189 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 2,150 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y265 EFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mg Mgf (Y265 EFX) between May 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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