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W500 MGF

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 49,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 47,856 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 47,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 42,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,322 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 41,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 32,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,198 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 24,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 21,602 miles

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

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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W500 MGF is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W500 MGF, 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 W500 MGF registered?

W500 MGF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is W500 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 MGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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