2003 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · YR53 ADV
2003 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 91,901 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR53 ADV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2018
- 91,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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.
YR53 ADV Mileage History
- 30/08/200637,842 mi
- 28/08/200745,402 mi+7,560 mi
- 12/08/200850,183 mi+4,781 mi
- 01/09/200953,085 mi+2,902 mi
- 26/08/201063,755 mi+10,670 mi
- 26/08/201063,756 mi+1 mi
- 11/08/201169,929 mi+6,173 mi
- 11/08/201169,929 mi
- 01/08/201276,495 mi+6,566 mi
- 01/08/201276,495 mi
- 11/07/201384,408 mi+7,913 mi
- 09/09/201488,732 mi+4,324 mi
- 11/09/201488,732 mi
- 21/01/201689,874 mi+1,142 mi
- 24/01/201791,577 mi+1,703 mi
- 27/01/201791,587 mi+10 mi
- 30/05/201891,884 mi+297 mi
- 17/07/201891,901 mi+17 mi
- 19/07/201891,901 mi
Average of roughly 4,548 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YR53 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mg Tf (YR53 ADV) between August 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2018 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: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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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