2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · MF05 AVN
2005 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 48,280 miles. MOT valid until 17/05/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
MF05 AVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 48,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
MF05 AVN Mileage History
- 29/03/202446,416 mi
- 09/05/202548,190 mi+1,774 mi
- 19/05/202548,190 mi
- 06/05/202648,278 mi+88 mi
- 14/05/202648,280 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF05 AVN MOT History
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 (MF05 AVN) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm ”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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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