2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · CK53 JVR
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/10/2003. Recorded mileage 81,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,166 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
CK53 JVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2025
- 81,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
CK53 JVR Mileage History
- 28/10/202179,952 mi
- 27/01/202380,447 mi+495 mi
- 09/04/202480,964 mi+517 mi
- 03/05/202581,166 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CK53 JVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (CK53 JVR) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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