2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · EA53 FZP
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/10/2003. Recorded mileage 112,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,836 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
EA53 FZP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 112,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
EA53 FZP Mileage History
- 25/08/2022103,806 mi
- 30/08/2022103,815 mi+9 mi
- 02/11/2023112,813 mi+8,998 mi
- 14/11/2023112,836 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,399 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EA53 FZP 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 (EA53 FZP) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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