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BL54 FBN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,344 mi
Last recorded52,344 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FBN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 52,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 52,212 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 52,208 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 51,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,536 miles

Emissions not tested Cannot get signal from obd port. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant pipe burst offered to replace but refused by customer.

Front Inner brakes pads seized on front disc's not working as should.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,539 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,468 miles

rub mark in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,198 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BL54 FBN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 BL54 FBN, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL54 FBN?

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What year was BL54 FBN registered?

BL54 FBN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is BL54 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 FBN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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