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EU59 FYF

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,714 mi
Last recorded42,714 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 FYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 42,714 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 39,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 39,755 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,399 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2021 33,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2020 31,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 25,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 20,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 15,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 15,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 10,321 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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EU59 FYF is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU59 FYF, 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 EU59 FYF registered?

EU59 FYF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is EU59 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU59 FYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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