CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK09 CZW

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 CZW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 79,605 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front to rear main coolant pipes corroded and have a slight leak.

NSR tyre on 2mm

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer is in very poor condition, heavily corroded and weak.

hand brake cables in poor condition

revers light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hose ferrules and tail end are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front to rear main coolant pipes corroded and appear to have a slight leak.

Rear Exhaust silencer is in very poor condition, heavily corroded and weak.

Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Tail end of supply pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four brake hose ferrules and tail end are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front to rear main coolant pipes corroded and appear to have a slight leak.

Rear Exhaust silencer is in very poor condition, heavily corroded and weak.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipes to all four flexible brake hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2024 70,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Supply pipes to all four flexible brake hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,829 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both supply pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer and joint flanges heavily corroded and in poor condition.

Fail 8 Mar 2023 67,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both supply pipes to front flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pumped up before brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer and joint flanges heavily corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,560 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,705 miles

nsf track rod end worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,422 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f bottom ball joint worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,368 miles

nsf bottom ball joint worn

nsf tyre cut off on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,925 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom joint shown up by shaker plates

Fail 7 Mar 2014 29,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/f bottom joint shown up by shaker plates

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,507 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK09 CZW is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LK09 CZW, 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

How do I check the history of LK09 CZW?

You can check the full history of LK09 CZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK09 CZW registered?

LK09 CZW is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is LK09 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK09 CZW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK09 CZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK09 CZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.