2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GU53 SHZ
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2003. Recorded mileage 59,625 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,625 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
GU53 SHZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2023
- 59,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
GU53 SHZ Mileage History
- 20/08/202159,375 mi
- 10/09/202159,387 mi+12 mi
- 19/08/202259,569 mi+182 mi
- 21/08/202359,625 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GU53 SHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (GU53 SHZ) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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