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FX58 AUA

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 AUA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,080 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 72,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,405 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 70,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 68,595 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,216 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,901 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel bearing slight noisy

slight play in nearside inner steering rack end

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 21,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FX58 AUA is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX58 AUA, 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 FX58 AUA?

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What year was FX58 AUA registered?

FX58 AUA is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is FX58 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 AUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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