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BV54 FWJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,970 mi
Last recorded45,970 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,970 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,236 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 39,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,356 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,469 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,875 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 29,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,623 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 FWJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV54 FWJ, 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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What year was BV54 FWJ registered?

BV54 FWJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is BV54 FWJ safe to buy?

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