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DX09 SHZ

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,916 mi
Last recorded43,916 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,916 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 43,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/zr16 86w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear subframe front mounting bush covers corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres have flat spots

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,477 miles

battery light on

tyres on the front axle are a different sizes to the tyres on the rear axle

vehicle not idling correctly

Pass 25 Aug 2016 40,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 40,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wiring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall badly scrubbed and in poor condition

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall ,but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,886 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,674 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 SHZ is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DX09 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

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

Is DX09 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX09 SHZ shows 12 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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