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AY59 CDE

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,204 mi
Last recorded23,204 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 CDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 23,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 19,597 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 17,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 11,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 8,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 8,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 8,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 8,443 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 8,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,925 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 7,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 7,742 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 7,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 6,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 5,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 5,034 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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AY59 CDE is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AY59 CDE, 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

How do I check the history of AY59 CDE?

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What year was AY59 CDE registered?

AY59 CDE is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is AY59 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 CDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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