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YJ07 VYF

2007 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,232 mi
Last recorded48,232 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 MG Tf32,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 VYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,232 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 47,310 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 46,822 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 43,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 41,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 41,861 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,724 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,724 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 34,770 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

center stop light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,326 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,326 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

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

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

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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YJ07 VYF is a 2007 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,774 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 YJ07 VYF, 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 19 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ07 VYF registered?

YJ07 VYF is a 2007 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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