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F18 HMJ

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,949 mi
Last recorded19,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 HMJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,949 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 19,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 18,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair not locking (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 18,045 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair not locking (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 13,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 13,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 12,927 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 12,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 12,075 miles

Rear Rear brake lamps stay on after heavy braking.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,934 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 9,763 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 9,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 7,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 5,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 3,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 1,641 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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F18 HMJ is a 2009 MG Tf in Black 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 F18 HMJ, 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 F18 HMJ registered?

F18 HMJ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is F18 HMJ safe to buy?

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