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FG54 BUV

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BUV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 74,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,848 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,219 miles

nsr tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 6 May 2014 42,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,838 miles

Both front arms surface corrosion

Fail 3 May 2012 35,141 miles

Both nearside and offside front wishbone have surface corrosion on them

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 35,141 miles

Both nearside and offside front wishbone have surface corrosion on them

Pass 10 May 2011 28,881 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 24,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2008 17,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,071 miles

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

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

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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FG54 BUV is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow 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 FG54 BUV, 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 FG54 BUV?

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What year was FG54 BUV registered?

FG54 BUV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is FG54 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG54 BUV 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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