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MG59 DJB

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,291 mi
Last recorded45,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG59 DJB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,931 miles

front wiper blades smearing on screen

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,586 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

offside wiper split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,397 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,004 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 16,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,851 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall cracking

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,907 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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MG59 DJB is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MG59 DJB, 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 DJB registered?

MG59 DJB is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is MG59 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG59 DJB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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