2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · DF03 XCJ
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2003. Recorded mileage 55,047 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,047 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
DF03 XCJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 55,047 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.
DF03 XCJ Mileage History
- 26/11/202151,289 mi
- 24/01/202351,922 mi+633 mi
- 25/01/202455,047 mi+3,125 mi
Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 XCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (DF03 XCJ) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 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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