2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BP53 ENM

This 2003 MG TF has very recently passed its MOT in May 2026, which is a positive starting point. However, it did so only after a retest for a failed stop lamp that remained on, indicating a potential electrical or brake light switch issue that needed attention. The most consistent pattern in its history is a recurring fluid leak. An oil leak was noted as a minor advisory in May 2026, but it also caused the test to fail initially. More significantly, coolant leaks were recorded in both 2024 and 2025. While the leak was not severe enough to cause an MOT failure in those years, its repeated mention over three consecutive tests shows it is an ongoing maintenance item that has not been permanently rectified. The trend appears to be stable rather than worsening. The front brake disc issue noted in 2023 was not mentioned in subsequent tests, suggesting it may have been addressed. The shift from coolant advisories to an oil leak advisory, followed by a fix for a stop lamp fault, points to a vehicle where minor issues are being identified and often managed at test time. The very low annual mileage of approximately 2,243 miles is unusual for a 23-year-old car.