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BV54 FTF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,448 mi
Last recorded68,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,448 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,194 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,418 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,715 miles

Rear Exhaust rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 62,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,533 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

hand brake low n/s/ r

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,858 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,825 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both Brake Ferrell's corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 58,825 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both Brake Ferrell's corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,592 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured and rear (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 54,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,036 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,214 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,164 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

VIN NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM DASH AND GROUND OFF FROM VIN PLATE, NEW VIN NUMBER STAMPED ON OSF SUSPENSION TURRET

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,075 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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BV54 FTF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 BV54 FTF, 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.

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BV54 FTF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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