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HY09 ARF

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,002 mi
Last recorded119,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ARF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 119,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread at 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Multiple lights in centre brake light not working (less than 50%) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front tyre outer walls are damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2022 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front tyre outer walls are damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,172 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

offside front wheel rubbing on bottom wishbone

Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,172 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

offside front wheel rubbing on bottom wishbone

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 82,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,497 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2018 65,497 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,927 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 41,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,513 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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HY09 ARF is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HY09 ARF, 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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HY09 ARF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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