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AU59 AWJ

2009 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,277 mi
Last recorded40,277 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 AWJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 40,277 miles

various components corroded underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,543 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,003 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides .REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 37,002 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides .REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 35,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing ( 195/45x16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,605 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,739 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 32,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,054 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 22,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,278 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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AU59 AWJ is a 2009 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU59 AWJ, 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 AU59 AWJ registered?

AU59 AWJ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is AU59 AWJ safe to buy?

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