2003 MG TF1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2003 MG TF? It's a PETROL with a 1796cc engine showing 53,021 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Mg Tf (TF03 AYR) from 2003 show a total of 3 MOT tests between September 2021 and October 2022.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mg has a 67% success rate (2 passes and 1 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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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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