2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · NKZ 5257
2005 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/08/2005. Recorded mileage 25,720 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
NKZ 5257 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 25,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NKZ 5257 Mileage History
- 16/06/202224,962 mi
- 26/06/202325,134 mi+172 mi
- 18/06/202425,285 mi+151 mi
- 20/06/202525,720 mi+435 mi
Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NKZ 5257 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Tf (NKZ 5257) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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