2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BU03 ATX
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2003. Recorded mileage 16,472 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
BU03 ATX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 16,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
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.
BU03 ATX Mileage History
- 04/04/200610,527 mi
- 16/04/200711,839 mi+1,312 mi
- 25/03/200813,861 mi+2,022 mi
- 04/04/200914,701 mi+840 mi
- 27/03/201014,998 mi+297 mi
- 18/04/201115,028 mi+30 mi
- 18/04/201215,075 mi+47 mi
- 15/04/201315,114 mi+39 mi
- 15/04/201315,114 mi
- 11/04/201415,280 mi+166 mi
- 21/04/201515,290 mi+10 mi
- 22/04/201615,531 mi+241 mi
- 31/05/201615,581 mi+50 mi
- 03/05/201715,758 mi+177 mi
- 25/05/201815,776 mi+18 mi
- 24/05/201915,891 mi+115 mi
- 30/06/202015,910 mi+19 mi
- 23/06/202116,020 mi+110 mi
- 19/07/202216,161 mi+141 mi
- 17/07/202316,181 mi+20 mi
- 18/07/202316,250 mi+69 mi
- 10/07/202416,367 mi+117 mi
- 11/07/202416,385 mi+18 mi
- 07/08/202516,459 mi+74 mi
- 06/08/202616,472 mi+13 mi
- 07/08/202616,472 mi
Average of roughly 292 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
BU03 ATX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (BU03 ATX) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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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