2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · RJ53 KLM
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 103,102 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,102 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
RJ53 KLM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 103,102 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
RJ53 KLM Mileage History
- 07/10/2021102,122 mi
- 10/05/2023102,756 mi+634 mi
- 24/05/2023102,761 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2024103,102 mi+341 mi
Average of roughly 383 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RJ53 KLM 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 (RJ53 KLM) between October 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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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