2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · SW03 USK
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 48,898 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 USK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 48,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
SW03 USK Mileage History
- 28/04/202247,777 mi
- 02/05/202348,403 mi+626 mi
- 03/05/202448,894 mi+491 mi
- 15/05/202448,898 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 USK 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 (SW03 USK) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front to rear connector (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front to rear connector (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
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 GremlinsModerate
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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