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BN54 OCX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,178 mi
Last recorded41,178 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OCX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 41,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 40,963 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 37,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 36,320 miles

front and rear sub frame mountings slightly corroded

under vehicle coolant pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,169 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,994 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres splitting and perishing

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 19 Jul 2014 34,977 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,138 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 4,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 3,294 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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BN54 OCX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BN54 OCX, 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 BN54 OCX?

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What year was BN54 OCX registered?

BN54 OCX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is BN54 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 OCX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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