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BU54 WWX

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

61,155 mi
Last recorded61,155 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WWX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,964 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Jacking Points Heavily Corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked but not too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Underside Heavily Corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 58,927 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Jacking Points Heavily Corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Underside Heavily Corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall appears to have been driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 56,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall appears to have been driven on underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant tank appears to be empty

Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,001 miles

Both Front Jacking Points Corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 49,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both Front Jacking Points Corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,968 miles

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

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

Rear crash support beam missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Vehicle floor hole within 30cm of lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear crash support beam missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and edges worn and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and edges worn and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs sensor slightly insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 45,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 45,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low/thin on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,051 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 27 Jun 2016 39,810 miles

both front outer sill/floor sections corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,577 miles

corrosion showing to both front floor sections

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion showing to both front floor sections

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,297 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 23,288 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 17,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,416 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 16,414 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,336 miles

the fuel tank is showing sines of corrsion.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 9,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,744 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BU54 WWX is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,386 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 WWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU54 WWX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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