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TC04 TEL

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,618 mi
Last recorded39,618 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC04 TEL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in offside ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,732 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,813 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

washers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,091 miles

Front both brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,440 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,862 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 21,367 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,934 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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TC04 TEL is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TC04 TEL, 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 TC04 TEL registered?

TC04 TEL is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is TC04 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC04 TEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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