2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · SY53 UVC
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 43,989 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,989 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
SY53 UVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 43,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SY53 UVC Mileage History
- 05/05/202343,307 mi
- 05/05/202343,307 mi
- 03/06/202443,980 mi+673 mi
- 24/07/202443,987 mi+7 mi
- 02/08/202443,989 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY53 UVC 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 (SY53 UVC) between May 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures 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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