MG TF 2002–2005 car dimensions: 3943 mm long, 1628 mm wide and 1261 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,105 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 210 litres.
The cabin is a tight two-seater with supportive sports seats in cloth as standard. Higher grades add leather bolsters or full leather and Alcantara options. Electric windows with one-shot driver's side and a rake-adjustable steering wheel are standard. Air conditioning is optional across the range. Audio is a basic Kenwood unit, with CD player standard or optional by grade. Driver aids are limited to driver's airbag as standard, passenger airbag optional, and ABS standard on some grades or optional on others.
Boot space is 210 litres behind the mid-mounted engine. It takes a couple of soft bags for a weekend away. Extra small storage sits under the front bonnet.
Towing capacity is zero. Payload sits at about 225 kg depending on the model. Optional Sports Packs add lowered and uprated suspension for sharper handling but this remains a pure roadster with no work-focused equipment.
The cabin is a compact two-seater with sports-styled bucket seats that give decent lateral support. Standard seats use Sebring cloth, with Daytona cloth and leather bolsters on higher grades. Full leather or Alcantara packs are optional. Electric windows with one-shot driver's side are fitted. Green-tinted glass is standard. Climate controls are basic rotary dials. air conditioning is optional in some markets and standard in others. The soft top is manual. Optional hardtop includes a heated rear screen. Instrumentation is simple with silver dials and rheostat lighting. The feel is sporty and focused with limited elbow room.
Petrol engines only, 50 litre fuel tank.
Oil and filter change every 12 months or 12,000 miles.
Timing belt every 60,000 miles or 4 years, change water pump at same time.
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating.
Driver airbag and seat belt pretensioners standard. passenger airbag optional or standard by market.
ABS standard on TF 120 and 160, optional then standard from 2004. immobiliser and perimetric alarm standard.
The car runs on unleaded petrol. Combined fuel use is listed between 7.1 and 8.3 l/100 km depending on the engine and gearbox. The tank holds 50 litres.
Routine oil and filter changes are due every 12 months or 12,000 miles. The timing belt interval is 60,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first. the water pump should be renewed at the same time as it is driven by the belt. Coolant and other fluids follow multi-year schedules. Service history confirming these jobs is essential.
It scored 4 stars for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP tests, with solid side-impact results and good pedestrian scores for the era. Standard kit includes a driver's airbag, pretensioners, immobiliser and alarm. Passenger airbag and ABS availability depend on grade and market. ABS became more widely standard later in production. No side airbags.
K-series head gaskets can fail if overheating occurs, so cooling system condition matters. Water leaks around door seals and the heater intake are known. Soft-top rear plastic windows cloud and crack with age. hardtops are a popular option. Early cars have firmer suspension. Condition and complete service records outweigh age when choosing one.
Length 3943 mm, Width 1628 mm, Height 1261 mm, Wheelbase 2375 mm (TF 2002–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG TF technical data pages.