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MG04 CML

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,171 mi
Last recorded55,171 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 CML
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,882 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and wall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,347 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

throttle action appears stiff?

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,939 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,508 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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MG04 CML is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 29,014 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 MG04 CML, 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 17 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG04 CML registered?

MG04 CML is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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