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MG59 CSA

2009 MG Tf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,546 mi
Last recorded52,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG59 CSA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 51,101 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 51,100 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 48,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 48,760 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 47,538 miles

some corroded parts underside'

Pass 10 May 2022 45,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,611 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 43,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,048 miles

Front & Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both inc mounts (2.4.G.1)

all brakes out of balance

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 34,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,266 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,652 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MG59 CSA is a 2009 MG Tf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MG59 CSA, 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 MG59 CSA registered?

MG59 CSA is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is MG59 CSA safe to buy?

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