2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · CV53 YYJ
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 55,521 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,521 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
CV53 YYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 55,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
CV53 YYJ Mileage History
- 22/08/202353,602 mi
- 25/08/202353,608 mi+6 mi
- 09/08/202454,525 mi+917 mi
- 06/11/202555,510 mi+985 mi
- 17/11/202555,521 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV53 YYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (CV53 YYJ) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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