2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · TH53 CLH
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/09/2003. Recorded mileage 74,606 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
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TH53 CLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 74,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
TH53 CLH Mileage History
- 31/08/202171,483 mi
- 14/09/202272,088 mi+605 mi
- 05/09/202372,710 mi+622 mi
- 05/09/202473,275 mi+565 mi
- 26/08/202574,606 mi+1,331 mi
Average of roughly 783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TH53 CLH 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 (TH53 CLH) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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