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M9 FCT

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 FCT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 102,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 102,383 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 98,027 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 98,026 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded around clips (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,124 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 97,124 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,095 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 96,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,465 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing wheel on suspension arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,269 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 61,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 46,284 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,091 miles

exhaust strap broken

Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 24,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,197 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 18,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads 50% worn

rhr tyre worn to 3mm

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,408 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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M9 FCT is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M9 FCT, 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 M9 FCT registered?

M9 FCT is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is M9 FCT safe to buy?

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