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FK52 DWZ

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK52 DWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 101,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,581 miles

Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 95,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,444 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,766 miles

o/s parking brake poor

Pass 11 Jan 2016 39,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,360 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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FK52 DWZ is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FK52 DWZ, 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 FK52 DWZ registered?

FK52 DWZ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2009.

Is FK52 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FK52 DWZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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