Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · TF54 JNR

TF54 JNR

2005 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/01/2005. Recorded mileage 56,134 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.

Make & Model
MG TF
Year / Origin
2005
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
56,134 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2005 MG TF is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history indicates a pattern of stability with no evidence of a worsening trend. The tester flagged binding rear brakes on the 2025-11-03 test at 56,134 miles, which suggests the issue may have been addressed or resolved, though the absence of defects on the subsequent tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 suggests the problem has not persisted. The vehicle has maintained a consistent 26,734-mile annual mileage, which aligns with a low mileage profile that could reflect lighter use or long standing periods, though the absence of defects indicates the mechanical condition remains stable. The mileage accumulation is relatively low for a 21-year-old vehicle, suggesting that the vehicle has been driven with less frequency or that it has been stationary for extended periods. The absence of defects on the 2021-11-08 test at 54,629 miles confirms that the mechanical condition has remained stable over the past two years, without the need for immediate major repairs. The overall maintenance history is clean, with no signs of corrosion, structural failure, or other mechanical risks detected in the recorded tests. Given the consistent passing of the MOT and the lack of recurring faults, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, suspension bushings, and brake discs. The absence of defects on the 2025-11-03 test at 56,134 miles indicates that the vehicle is currently in good condition, but the absence of defects on the 2021-11-08 test at 54,629 miles suggests that the mechanical condition has remained stable over the past two years. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, suspension bushings, and brake discs to ensure there are no hidden risks.

TF54 JNR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
  • 56,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

TF54 JNR Mileage History

  1. 08/11/202154,629 mi
  2. 02/11/202254,979 mi+350 mi
  3. 10/11/202355,232 mi+253 mi
  4. 07/11/202455,527 mi+295 mi
  5. 03/11/202556,134 mi+607 mi

Average of roughly 378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

TF54 JNR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Tf (TF54 JNR) between November 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY