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BX54 GWP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

15,112 mi
Last recorded15,112 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 GWP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 15,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 15,026 miles

Front General corrosion to front suspension components.

Front Windscreen washer jets has poor operation.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 14,986 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2024 14,986 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 14,535 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 14,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,874 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2020 13,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Bushes age cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 13,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 13,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 12,615 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 12,601 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2013 10,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,626 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,042 miles

see advisory sheet 640652930254

Fail 20 Aug 2010 9,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,434 miles

n/s washer poor

Fail 15 Aug 2009 8,434 miles

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

n/s washer poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,012 miles

slight movement in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 6,533 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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BX54 GWP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BX54 GWP, 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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BX54 GWP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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