2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · OU53 HTP
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 70,613 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OU53 HTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 70,613 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: Excellent
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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.
OU53 HTP Mileage History
- 28/10/202166,733 mi
- 28/10/202267,753 mi+1,020 mi
- 12/10/202368,438 mi+685 mi
- 21/10/202469,457 mi+1,019 mi
- 04/03/202670,613 mi+1,156 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU53 HTP 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 (OU53 HTP) between October 2021 and March 2026.
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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