2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · AN53 ART
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/09/2003. Recorded mileage 71,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,094 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
AN53 ART Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 71,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
AN53 ART Mileage History
- 19/09/200627,660 mi
- 03/12/200732,191 mi+4,531 mi
- 03/12/200732,191 mi
- 09/01/200937,213 mi+5,022 mi
- 24/01/200937,226 mi+13 mi
- 19/01/201046,151 mi+8,925 mi
- 22/01/201046,207 mi+56 mi
- 20/01/201155,116 mi+8,909 mi
- 20/01/201155,116 mi
- 17/01/201259,230 mi+4,114 mi
- 03/04/201363,006 mi+3,776 mi
- 05/04/201363,006 mi
- 27/05/201465,451 mi+2,445 mi
- 30/05/201465,454 mi+3 mi
- 30/07/201567,526 mi+2,072 mi
- 28/07/201668,479 mi+953 mi
- 13/10/201769,277 mi+798 mi
- 13/06/202270,385 mi+1,108 mi
- 21/09/202370,635 mi+250 mi
- 20/09/202470,867 mi+232 mi
- 27/09/202470,868 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/202571,094 mi+226 mi
- 03/10/202571,094 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
AN53 ART 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 (AN53 ART) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”.
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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