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CU58 BYD

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,798 mi
Last recorded5,798 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BYD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 5,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 5,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 5,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 5,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 4,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 4,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 3,634 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 3,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 3,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 2,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 2,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 1,905 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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CU58 BYD is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 32,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU58 BYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU58 BYD?

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What year was CU58 BYD registered?

CU58 BYD is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is CU58 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 BYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU58 BYD have outstanding finance?

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