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BF54 WDC

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WDC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 69,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weak

Fail 10 Feb 2024 69,142 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension components corroded but not seriously weak

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,007 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 68,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,255 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 68,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,662 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,263 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,522 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,107 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,424 miles

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

exhaust is very deteriorated

rear brake discs are very pitted and worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is very deteriorated

rear brake discs are very pitted and worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,301 miles

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

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 WDC is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WDC, 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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BF54 WDC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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