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BF54 UPE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 48,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,944 miles

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Fail 14 May 2013 41,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 25 May 2012 39,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front struts corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,949 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,167 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,654 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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BF54 UPE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF54 UPE, 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 BF54 UPE registered?

BF54 UPE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is BF54 UPE safe to buy?

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