2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GP53 HSO
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2003. Recorded mileage 43,552 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,552 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
GP53 HSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 43,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
GP53 HSO Mileage History
- 30/10/202137,750 mi
- 05/12/202240,060 mi+2,310 mi
- 15/11/202340,596 mi+536 mi
- 22/11/202442,739 mi+2,143 mi
- 19/11/202543,552 mi+813 mi
Average of roughly 1,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP53 HSO 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 (GP53 HSO) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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