2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · LG53 VLZ
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/10/2003. Recorded mileage 87,297 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,297 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
LG53 VLZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 87,297 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: 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.
LG53 VLZ Mileage History
- 25/11/202281,666 mi
- 08/06/202381,673 mi+7 mi
- 07/06/202483,712 mi+2,039 mi
- 23/10/202587,297 mi+3,585 mi
Average of roughly 1,935 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LG53 VLZ 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 (LG53 VLZ) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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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