2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · SB03 SVT
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 65,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/04/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/12/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,731 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
SB03 SVT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2019
- 65,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
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.
SB03 SVT Mileage History
- 09/06/200625,533 mi
- 25/06/200731,562 mi+6,029 mi
- 25/06/200731,562 mi
- 18/06/200838,577 mi+7,015 mi
- 12/06/200941,317 mi+2,740 mi
- 11/06/201043,056 mi+1,739 mi
- 23/07/201144,101 mi+1,045 mi
- 27/07/201144,124 mi+23 mi
- 14/06/201245,456 mi+1,332 mi
- 09/07/201358,078 mi+12,622 mi
- 11/07/201358,078 mi
- 23/12/201462,590 mi+4,512 mi
- 24/12/201462,590 mi
- 07/04/201664,394 mi+1,804 mi
- 07/04/201664,394 mi
- 06/04/201865,637 mi+1,243 mi
- 13/04/201865,641 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/201965,731 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 3,076 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SB03 SVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (SB03 SVT) between June 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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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