MG TF2003 · 1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for SF03 DMH: 2003 MG TF (GREY, PETROL). Mileage: 32,934. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
MOT data last updated: 7/21/2026, 4:39:23 AM
Checking the history for this 2003 Mg Tf (SF03 DMH), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2011 to February 2014.
With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 12 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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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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