2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GL53 CNX
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 98,569 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 CNX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 98,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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.
GL53 CNX Mileage History
- 21/10/200619,832 mi
- 13/10/200725,065 mi+5,233 mi
- 25/10/200829,903 mi+4,838 mi
- 17/10/200934,993 mi+5,090 mi
- 09/10/201038,893 mi+3,900 mi
- 22/10/201142,999 mi+4,106 mi
- 06/10/201246,958 mi+3,959 mi
- 12/10/201351,763 mi+4,805 mi
- 11/10/201457,106 mi+5,343 mi
- 24/10/201562,610 mi+5,504 mi
- 08/10/201667,606 mi+4,996 mi
- 07/10/201772,705 mi+5,099 mi
- 12/10/201772,705 mi
- 02/10/201877,644 mi+4,939 mi
- 02/10/201982,394 mi+4,750 mi
- 09/10/201982,394 mi
- 05/10/202086,383 mi+3,989 mi
- 08/10/202086,385 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/202190,600 mi+4,215 mi
- 06/10/202190,600 mi
- 16/09/202294,658 mi+4,058 mi
- 07/08/202398,569 mi+3,911 mi
Average of roughly 4,688 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 CNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (GL53 CNX) between October 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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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