2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BL53 AFA

The most recent MOT, carried out on 30 July 2026 at 28 572 miles, passed with no defects recorded. The vehicle shows a clear trend of improvement: successive annual tests from 2023 to 2026 have all returned clean results, whereas earlier inspections highlighted minor consumable wear and a few component play. The record indicates that previous faults have been addressed before the current test, suggesting a maintenance pattern that is stabilising rather than deteriorating. From a mileage perspective the 2003 MG TF has accumulated 28 572 miles over 23 years, averaging roughly 1 242 miles per annum. The mileage progression is steady, with only a brief two‑month interval between the two 2020 tests (21 482 miles on 9 June and 21 532 miles on 24 July). The 2018 anomaly—where a failed test on 7 July was followed by a successful one on the same day—implies a quick repair before the formal assessment. No large jumps or gaps in mileage are evident, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and usage. Recurring issues in the record centre on tyre condition and wheel‑bearing play. Nearside and offside front tyres were noted as slightly damaged or cracking in 2022, and rear tyres were close to the legal limit in 2021. Wheel‑bearing play was flagged in 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021, but none of the latest tests recorded such a fault. The 2011 test also identified an engine oil leak, a defect that has not re‑appeared in subsequent inspections. Wiper performance was a concern in 2015, 2016, and 2018, but the current test shows no issues. A prospective buyer should therefore examine the current tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity, confirm that all wheel bearings are free of play, and verify that the engine does not leak oil. While the MOT record shows no brake or suspension faults, a visual inspection of the brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushings is prudent, as is a check for any structural rust or corrosion that may not have been recorded. These focused checks will confirm that the vehicle’s recent maintenance trend has indeed resolved the earlier, minor faults.