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YJ59 DKD

2009 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,040 mi
Last recorded44,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 DKD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 44,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,451 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,503 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under body marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,161 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating in treads

Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,161 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres deteriorating in treads

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,497 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 16,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YJ59 DKD is a 2009 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ59 DKD, 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 YJ59 DKD registered?

YJ59 DKD is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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