2003 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · SL53 BWW
2003 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2003. Recorded mileage 72,866 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,866 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
SL53 BWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 72,866 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.
SL53 BWW Mileage History
- 13/09/202263,189 mi
- 08/09/202366,377 mi+3,188 mi
- 06/09/202469,919 mi+3,542 mi
- 10/09/202572,862 mi+2,943 mi
- 27/09/202572,866 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 BWW 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 (SL53 BWW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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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