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MG54 YDC

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,718 mi
Last recorded28,718 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 YDC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 27,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 24,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 21,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 19,635 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 19,631 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 15,700 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 15,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 15,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor Pick Up Ring Cracked (1.6 (e))

Rotational spare tyre fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 15,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor Pick Up Ring Cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Rotational spare tyre fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 14,229 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,385 miles

Parking brake lazy

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 12,279 miles

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

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 12,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 11,058 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 11,058 miles

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

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

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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MG54 YDC is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MG54 YDC, 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 MG54 YDC registered?

MG54 YDC is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is MG54 YDC safe to buy?

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