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FX58 LCJ

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 LCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,001 miles

Rear Coolant leak Rear water pipe that goes to thermostat housing ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including chassis areas both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arm inner bush/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively at limit acceptable - recommend attention required (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp very bright - suspect incorrect bulb fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

engine coolant bottle empty

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,951 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coolant leak Hose damp ()

Underside and components surface corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,951 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Catalyst not fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible temporary use wheel (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40ZR 16 86W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coolant leak Hose damp ()

Underside and components surface corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and lip on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal clutch fluid pipe corroded, Front to Rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen, passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,723 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bung missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and lip on Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal clutch fluid pipe corroded, Front to Rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen, passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front & Rear Subframes - Surface Corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear - All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Backbox Delaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Subframe Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,905 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers do not park (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,431 miles

brake pipes and fuel lines corroding

coolant leak from rear hose

ehaust silencer corroded

fan belt splitting

misfire detected

oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

squeek on rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 25,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,188 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 12,932 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,124 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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FX58 LCJ is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LCJ, 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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FX58 LCJ is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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