2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · FJ53 OCY
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 79,013 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,013 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
FJ53 OCY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2015
- 79,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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.
FJ53 OCY Mileage History
- 12/09/200622,596 mi
- 13/09/200736,186 mi+13,590 mi
- 17/09/200850,743 mi+14,557 mi
- 18/09/200850,743 mi
- 15/03/201054,652 mi+3,909 mi
- 16/03/201054,671 mi+19 mi
- 17/08/201164,308 mi+9,637 mi
- 28/08/201273,550 mi+9,242 mi
- 21/11/201275,696 mi+2,146 mi
- 21/11/201275,696 mi
- 25/10/201376,478 mi+782 mi
- 25/10/201376,478 mi
- 29/11/201477,360 mi+882 mi
- 01/12/201477,360 mi
- 14/11/201579,013 mi+1,653 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FJ53 OCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (FJ53 OCY) between September 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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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