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BG54 FEH

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,041 mi
Last recorded46,041 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FEH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 46,041 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 46,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords in tread 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords in tread 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cords in tread 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,317 miles

both front tyres perished

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,152 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 41,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake discs are very pitted

Both rear tyres inner side walls splitting in several places

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,674 miles

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

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

rusty disc

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,674 miles

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

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

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

rusty disc

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,651 miles

slight play in n/s + o/s front arm ball joints

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,799 miles

there is a small area of light scratches in upper centre section of windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,878 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,793 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge advise

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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BG54 FEH is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG54 FEH, 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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BG54 FEH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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