2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · GY03 XEE
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2003. Recorded mileage 72,179 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,179 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
GY03 XEE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 72,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
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.
GY03 XEE Mileage History
- 31/03/200621,173 mi
- 30/03/200730,249 mi+9,076 mi
- 30/03/200730,249 mi
- 31/03/200839,401 mi+9,152 mi
- 17/03/200949,367 mi+9,966 mi
- 22/03/201058,515 mi+9,148 mi
- 23/03/201058,515 mi
- 01/04/201161,221 mi+2,706 mi
- 01/04/201161,221 mi
- 23/03/201263,183 mi+1,962 mi
- 23/03/201263,183 mi
- 12/03/201364,249 mi+1,066 mi
- 25/03/201465,834 mi+1,585 mi
- 28/03/201465,837 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/201566,915 mi+1,078 mi
- 21/03/201667,324 mi+409 mi
- 27/03/201767,741 mi+417 mi
- 26/03/201868,231 mi+490 mi
- 25/03/201969,148 mi+917 mi
- 12/04/201969,148 mi
- 12/06/202069,808 mi+660 mi
- 07/06/202170,844 mi+1,036 mi
- 31/05/202271,260 mi+416 mi
- 08/06/202371,501 mi+241 mi
- 06/06/202471,799 mi+298 mi
- 10/06/202572,110 mi+311 mi
- 09/06/202672,179 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 2,526 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
GY03 XEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (GY03 XEE) between March 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
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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