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MX09 EXF

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,937 mi
Last recorded39,937 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 EXF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 39,937 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 39,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 39,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 39,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,995 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,760 miles

front chassis rails corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 27,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front chassis rails corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 26,845 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 26,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 24,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,295 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 22,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 20,960 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 20,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MX09 EXF is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MX09 EXF, 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 MX09 EXF registered?

MX09 EXF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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