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EU09 FDE

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 FDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 116,829 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,337 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,177 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,776 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 56,776 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,882 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,123 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 29,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,935 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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EU09 FDE is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU09 FDE, 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 EU09 FDE registered?

EU09 FDE is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is EU09 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU09 FDE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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