Official DVLA Record

2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · FH03 OPR

FH03 OPR

2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 76,141 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MG TF
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 17/07/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
76,141 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/07/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status is currently failing, as evidenced by a single MOT failure recorded on 2018-04-05 at 74,653 miles, which is consistent with the vehicle's age and age-related wear patterns. The maintenance trend is not stable; while the 2022 and 2019 tests were passed, the 2018 failure indicates a critical structural weakness in the front suspension arms that has not been corrected since. The mileage pattern reflects a significant gap between the test of 75,373 miles (2019) and the 2018 failure, suggesting that the vehicle accumulated substantial wear on the drivetrain and suspension components between 2019 and 2018. This gap is not merely a sparse data point but a clear indicator of accelerated mechanical stress, particularly on the chassis and suspension arms where the 2018 test revealed corroded and weakened structural components. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms and brake components directly, as the 2018 failure confirmed that these specific parts have structural integrity issues that must be addressed immediately. The history shows that the 2019 and 2022 tests passed without defects, but the 2018 failure is a definitive warning that the vehicle's mechanical foundation is compromised and requires urgent professional assessment to prevent further deterioration.

FH03 OPR Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2022
  • 76,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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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.

FH03 OPR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 12:47
MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (FH03 OPR) between July 2022 and July 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ADVISORY