2003 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · RX03 PLZ
2003 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2003. Recorded mileage 74,324 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
RX03 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 74,324 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.
RX03 PLZ Mileage History
- 07/09/202267,327 mi
- 02/09/202368,410 mi+1,083 mi
- 05/09/202471,219 mi+2,809 mi
- 05/09/202574,309 mi+3,090 mi
- 24/09/202574,324 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX03 PLZ 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 (RX03 PLZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 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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