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AU09 AKF

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 AKF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 38,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 38,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,914 miles

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,844 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 29,772 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,566 miles

Rear brake discs slighty rusted & pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,343 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,359 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 21,359 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,655 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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AU09 AKF is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 AKF, 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 AU09 AKF registered?

AU09 AKF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 2 April 2009.

Is AU09 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 AKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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