2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · MG54 WLM
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 105,295 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MG54 WLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 105,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MG54 WLM 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 2004 Mg Tf (MG54 WLM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MG54 WLM Mileage History
- 24/11/2022102,048 mi
- 20/11/2023103,035 mi+987 mi
- 12/11/2024103,721 mi+686 mi
- 20/11/2024103,724 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/2025105,295 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 1,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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