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JT03 LMT

2009 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,223 mi
Last recorded41,223 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT03 LMT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 41,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,161 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 30,719 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 30,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,305 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 31 Jan 2018 27,305 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 21,601 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,781 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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JT03 LMT is a 2009 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JT03 LMT, 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 JT03 LMT registered?

JT03 LMT is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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