2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · ET03 OUU
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 86,950 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET03 OUU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 86,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET03 OUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (ET03 OUU) between September 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
ET03 OUU Mileage History
- 01/09/200633,778 mi
- 12/02/200734,479 mi+701 mi
- 14/03/200842,841 mi+8,362 mi
- 20/03/200842,841 mi
- 19/03/200950,021 mi+7,180 mi
- 25/01/201053,005 mi+2,984 mi
- 13/01/201164,058 mi+11,053 mi
- 16/03/201270,932 mi+6,874 mi
- 10/05/201271,031 mi+99 mi
- 07/05/201373,056 mi+2,025 mi
- 07/05/201373,056 mi
- 06/05/201476,356 mi+3,300 mi
- 06/05/201476,356 mi
- 30/04/201578,297 mi+1,941 mi
- 27/04/201680,622 mi+2,325 mi
- 28/04/201680,622 mi
- 06/05/201782,600 mi+1,978 mi
- 11/05/201883,932 mi+1,332 mi
- 11/05/201883,932 mi
- 30/04/201985,114 mi+1,182 mi
- 30/04/201985,114 mi
- 24/02/202186,484 mi+1,370 mi
- 25/02/202186,486 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/202286,936 mi+450 mi
- 07/04/202286,945 mi+9 mi
- 08/04/202286,950 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,408 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
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 GremlinsModerate
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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