2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · SF03 DMH
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 32,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,934 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
SF03 DMH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/02/2014
- 32,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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.
SF03 DMH Mileage History
- 05/12/200618,657 mi
- 14/12/200721,934 mi+3,277 mi
- 19/12/200721,934 mi
- 04/08/201124,327 mi+2,393 mi
- 11/08/201124,331 mi+4 mi
- 10/01/201330,028 mi+5,697 mi
- 10/01/201330,030 mi+2 mi
- 18/02/201432,934 mi+2,904 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
SF03 DMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (SF03 DMH) between December 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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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