CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL54 VFR

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VFR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,807 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 71,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 56,042 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 52,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 48,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,796 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,599 miles

front ball joint rubbers in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,413 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel tyre tread slightly worn on outer side edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,881 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,876 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,137 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,124 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,112 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,103 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL54 VFR is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL54 VFR, 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 FL54 VFR?

You can check the full history of FL54 VFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL54 VFR registered?

FL54 VFR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is FL54 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 VFR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL54 VFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL54 VFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.