2005 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · SE54 ODG
2005 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2005. Recorded mileage 31,343 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/07/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
SE54 ODG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2014
- 31,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SE54 ODG Mileage History
- 01/02/200812,271 mi
- 29/01/200916,941 mi+4,670 mi
- 30/01/201021,631 mi+4,690 mi
- 29/01/201124,684 mi+3,053 mi
- 02/02/201124,685 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/201228,007 mi+3,322 mi
- 26/01/201228,007 mi
- 01/02/201330,874 mi+2,867 mi
- 01/02/201330,874 mi
- 25/02/201431,335 mi+461 mi
- 05/03/201431,343 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,132 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
SE54 ODG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Tf (SE54 ODG) between February 2008 and March 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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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