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DX09 SHJ

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,927 mi
Last recorded92,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 SHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 92,741 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 92,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,547 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 90,320 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 83,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ,rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,068 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,068 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2013 41,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,817 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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DX09 SHJ is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DX09 SHJ, 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 DX09 SHJ registered?

DX09 SHJ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is DX09 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX09 SHJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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