2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · H10 KCK
2005 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 39,968 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H10 KCK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 39,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
H10 KCK Mileage History
- 11/07/20089,261 mi
- 10/07/200912,187 mi+2,926 mi
- 07/07/201015,939 mi+3,752 mi
- 08/07/201117,870 mi+1,931 mi
- 06/07/201219,890 mi+2,020 mi
- 29/06/201321,794 mi+1,904 mi
- 04/07/201424,124 mi+2,330 mi
- 03/07/201526,142 mi+2,018 mi
- 09/07/201526,200 mi+58 mi
- 12/07/201628,170 mi+1,970 mi
- 10/07/201729,467 mi+1,297 mi
- 11/07/201729,468 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/201830,214 mi+746 mi
- 11/07/201830,226 mi+12 mi
- 03/07/201931,078 mi+852 mi
- 25/03/202133,362 mi+2,284 mi
- 30/03/202234,526 mi+1,164 mi
- 05/04/202334,992 mi+466 mi
- 28/05/202437,714 mi+2,722 mi
- 06/06/202437,776 mi+62 mi
- 03/07/202539,879 mi+2,103 mi
- 11/07/202539,968 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 1,806 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
H10 KCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Tf (H10 KCK) between July 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
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 GremlinsModerate
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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