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MG59 DFJ

2010 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,961 mi
Last recorded41,961 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG59 DFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 40,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 32,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, under vehicle . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 32,022 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, under vehicle . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front, under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, joins brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,480 miles

O/s/front & O/s/rear brakes binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/front & O/s/rear brakes binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge and perished slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer and inner edge and perished

o/s/r tyre wearing slighly on inner edge and perished slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2015 24,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,243 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 12,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,919 miles

O/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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 DFJ is a 2010 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 28,972 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 DFJ, 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 16 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG59 DFJ registered?

MG59 DFJ is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is MG59 DFJ safe to buy?

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