2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · TF03 AYR
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2003. Recorded mileage 53,021 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,021 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
TF03 AYR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 53,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 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.
TF03 AYR Mileage History
- 13/07/200621,564 mi
- 23/08/200726,514 mi+4,950 mi
- 05/08/200830,819 mi+4,305 mi
- 05/08/200830,819 mi
- 28/08/200933,832 mi+3,013 mi
- 20/09/201036,939 mi+3,107 mi
- 07/09/201139,204 mi+2,265 mi
- 07/09/201139,204 mi
- 10/09/201240,691 mi+1,487 mi
- 12/09/201240,694 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/201342,014 mi+1,320 mi
- 18/09/201342,028 mi+14 mi
- 01/09/201442,931 mi+903 mi
- 02/09/201442,939 mi+8 mi
- 02/09/201543,455 mi+516 mi
- 07/09/201543,455 mi
- 09/09/201644,273 mi+818 mi
- 06/09/201744,499 mi+226 mi
- 20/09/201844,945 mi+446 mi
- 21/08/201945,413 mi+468 mi
- 15/09/202052,076 mi+6,663 mi
- 27/09/202152,545 mi+469 mi
- 05/10/202152,549 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/202253,021 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 1,934 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
TF03 AYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (TF03 AYR) between July 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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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