2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · RF53 UVM
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/11/2003. Recorded mileage 31,242 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,242 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.
RF53 UVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 31,242 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.
RF53 UVM Mileage History
- 20/01/202223,904 mi
- 26/01/202325,637 mi+1,733 mi
- 24/01/202427,629 mi+1,992 mi
- 21/01/202529,354 mi+1,725 mi
- 19/01/202631,242 mi+1,888 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 UVM 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 (RF53 UVM) between January 2022 and January 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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