2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · NJ54 TSZ
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/10/2004. Recorded mileage 80,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
NJ54 TSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 80,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
NJ54 TSZ Mileage History
- 31/05/202377,973 mi
- 02/06/202377,974 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/202479,847 mi+1,873 mi
- 10/07/202580,324 mi+477 mi
- 24/07/202580,326 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ54 TSZ 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 (NJ54 TSZ) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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