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LK59 BWU

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,957 mi
Last recorded59,957 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 BWU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 59,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,961 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 56,137 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,920 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,352 miles

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

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

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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LK59 BWU is a 2009 MG Tf in Black 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 LK59 BWU, 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 LK59 BWU registered?

LK59 BWU is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LK59 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK59 BWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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