2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · FM53 KBO
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/2003. Recorded mileage 47,267 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,267 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
FM53 KBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 47,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
FM53 KBO Mileage History
- 06/01/202345,357 mi
- 11/01/202446,120 mi+763 mi
- 11/01/202446,120 mi
- 07/01/202546,745 mi+625 mi
- 12/01/202647,267 mi+522 mi
Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM53 KBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (FM53 KBO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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