2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · FM03 AVP
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 88,601 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FM03 AVP Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 88,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
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.
FM03 AVP Mileage History
- 17/06/200629,414 mi
- 24/06/200629,635 mi+221 mi
- 03/07/200739,757 mi+10,122 mi
- 04/07/200849,835 mi+10,078 mi
- 25/06/200960,537 mi+10,702 mi
- 10/07/201070,106 mi+9,569 mi
- 14/07/201070,110 mi+4 mi
- 06/06/201174,184 mi+4,074 mi
- 13/06/201275,981 mi+1,797 mi
- 14/06/201275,981 mi
- 01/11/201377,603 mi+1,622 mi
- 01/11/201377,603 mi
- 08/10/201479,100 mi+1,497 mi
- 23/10/201581,267 mi+2,167 mi
- 23/10/201581,267 mi
- 13/10/201683,511 mi+2,244 mi
- 18/10/201683,511 mi
- 25/10/201784,726 mi+1,215 mi
- 30/10/201784,730 mi+4 mi
- 09/10/201885,759 mi+1,029 mi
- 10/10/201885,759 mi
- 28/10/201986,630 mi+871 mi
- 28/10/201986,630 mi
- 09/10/202086,685 mi+55 mi
- 09/10/202086,685 mi
- 27/10/202186,960 mi+275 mi
- 03/10/202287,540 mi+580 mi
- 07/11/202388,053 mi+513 mi
- 16/10/202488,593 mi+540 mi
- 30/03/202688,601 mi+8 mi
- 03/04/202688,601 mi
Average of roughly 2,990 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
FM03 AVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (FM03 AVP) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 105 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))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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