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AY58 ETV

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ETV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 46,064 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 46,064 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 35,867 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 30,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall

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

Pass 13 May 2015 27,044 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

screen damage

Fail 6 May 2015 27,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

screen damage

Pass 16 May 2014 23,403 miles

front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have outer sidewall damage

screen damage

Fail 12 May 2014 23,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disc's corroding

front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have outer sidewall damage

rear brake disc's corroding

screen damage

Pass 15 May 2013 18,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 17,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 13,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 13,721 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY58 ETV is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY58 ETV, 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 AY58 ETV registered?

AY58 ETV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is AY58 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 ETV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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