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MY09 MGF

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,268 mi
Last recorded61,268 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY09 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,504 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,774 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 5,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 4,003 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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MY09 MGF is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MY09 MGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY09 MGF registered?

MY09 MGF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is MY09 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY09 MGF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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