2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · DF52 HCH
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2003. Recorded mileage 56,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,758 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
DF52 HCH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 56,758 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.
DF52 HCH Mileage History
- 15/09/202152,639 mi
- 01/09/202253,590 mi+951 mi
- 07/09/202355,304 mi+1,714 mi
- 16/08/202456,758 mi+1,454 mi
Average of roughly 1,411 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DF52 HCH 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 (DF52 HCH) between September 2021 and August 2024.
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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