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FX59 FBF

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,036 mi
Last recorded41,036 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 FBF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 41,036 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

corrosion both front brake pipes

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on main brake pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front disks corroded on inner face

slight play in offside front upper suspension arm pin/bush

slight roughness from nearside front wheel when rotated

Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front disks corroded on inner face

offside wiper blade splitt, still effectively clearing screen

slight roughness from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,996 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 16,631 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,631 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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FX59 FBF is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX59 FBF, 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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FX59 FBF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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