2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · FP53 SSO
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 97,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FP53 SSO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 97,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
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FP53 SSO Mileage History
- 06/10/200620,471 mi
- 27/10/200732,516 mi+12,045 mi
- 27/10/200732,516 mi
- 27/10/200842,606 mi+10,090 mi
- 31/10/200950,620 mi+8,014 mi
- 31/10/200950,620 mi
- 16/07/201055,345 mi+4,725 mi
- 16/07/201055,345 mi
- 28/07/201166,619 mi+11,274 mi
- 01/08/201166,619 mi
- 02/08/201277,271 mi+10,652 mi
- 09/08/201277,280 mi+9 mi
- 23/07/201385,981 mi+8,701 mi
- 24/07/201385,982 mi+1 mi
- 25/07/201385,984 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/201489,874 mi+3,890 mi
- 25/07/201489,874 mi
- 28/09/201590,982 mi+1,108 mi
- 12/09/201691,478 mi+496 mi
- 22/09/201691,471 mi-7 mi
- 09/10/201793,368 mi+1,897 mi
- 09/10/201793,368 mi
- 24/11/201892,888 mi-480 mi
- 30/11/201892,890 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/201994,572 mi+1,682 mi
- 27/11/202096,401 mi+1,829 mi
- 30/11/202096,045 mi-356 mi
- 24/11/202197,394 mi+1,349 mi
- 24/11/202197,394 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FP53 SSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (FP53 SSO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 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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