2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GD53 DJD
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 23,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,666 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
GD53 DJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 23,666 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: Below 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.
GD53 DJD Mileage History
- 11/08/202221,607 mi
- 08/06/202321,613 mi+6 mi
- 14/06/202422,743 mi+1,130 mi
- 23/06/202523,666 mi+923 mi
- 26/06/202523,666 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GD53 DJD 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 (GD53 DJD) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 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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