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FJ58 YAX

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,734 mi
Last recorded47,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 YAX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,734 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 47,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

water leak meatle pipes underside

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 47,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,024 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2020 45,657 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,616 miles

Brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,036 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,537 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,017 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,651 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,777 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,226 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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FJ58 YAX is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ58 YAX, 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.

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What year was FJ58 YAX registered?

FJ58 YAX is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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