2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · HW53 GJK
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 64,473 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW53 GJK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2019
- 64,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW53 GJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (HW53 GJK) between December 2006 and April 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
HW53 GJK Mileage History
- 14/12/200619,591 mi
- 14/12/200619,591 mi
- 13/12/200726,790 mi+7,199 mi
- 24/12/200727,093 mi+303 mi
- 24/12/200727,093 mi
- 30/12/200833,834 mi+6,741 mi
- 13/03/200933,835 mi+1 mi
- 31/03/201036,849 mi+3,014 mi
- 01/04/201036,849 mi
- 25/03/201140,133 mi+3,284 mi
- 06/04/201140,184 mi+51 mi
- 27/03/201242,763 mi+2,579 mi
- 27/03/201242,763 mi
- 02/04/201344,889 mi+2,126 mi
- 26/03/201446,671 mi+1,782 mi
- 26/03/201446,671 mi
- 30/03/201548,039 mi+1,368 mi
- 04/03/201650,004 mi+1,965 mi
- 20/03/201756,333 mi+6,329 mi
- 29/03/201756,335 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/201862,246 mi+5,911 mi
- 21/06/201862,246 mi
- 15/04/201964,473 mi+2,227 mi
Average of roughly 3,639 miles per year across 23 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: Below Average
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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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