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GN09 DCO

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 DCO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,391 miles

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Oct 2023 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,671 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,542 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,542 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,936 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 42,123 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 35,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 25,491 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 23,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,773 miles

offside rear tyre slight cut

Fail 15 Jun 2012 20,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre slight cut

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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GN09 DCO is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN09 DCO, 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 GN09 DCO registered?

GN09 DCO is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is GN09 DCO safe to buy?

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