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P66 EJS

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,422 mi
Last recorded65,422 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 EJS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 65,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all three (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 67,743 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,710 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,329 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,884 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,882 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,843 miles

Clutch fluid pipe center contains corrosion

Fuel pipes rear contains some corrosion

Under body contains under seal

Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clutch fluid pipe center contains corrosion

Fuel pipes rear contains some corrosion

Nearside front track rod end contains slight play

Under body contains under seal

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,322 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,315 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all disc worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,587 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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P66 EJS is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P66 EJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P66 EJS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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