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FD54 BUP

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BUP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,959 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,508 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,377 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

outer casing of rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,377 miles

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

outer casing of rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,010 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,731 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 40,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,934 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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FD54 BUP is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FD54 BUP, 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

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What year was FD54 BUP registered?

FD54 BUP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is FD54 BUP safe to buy?

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