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FJ59 FWM

2009 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,947 mi
Last recorded34,947 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,198 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 34,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction switched light off fault repaired (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 33,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,210 miles

N/S/F & O/SF Steering Rack Ends - Slight Play

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,844 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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FJ59 FWM is a 2009 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FJ59 FWM, 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 FJ59 FWM registered?

FJ59 FWM is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is FJ59 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 FWM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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