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FY54 FDX

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,344 mi
Last recorded36,344 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 36,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 36,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer door handle insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 35,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 35,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,508 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 34,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,825 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 17,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 14,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,645 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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FY54 FDX is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY54 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 FDX registered?

FY54 FDX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is FY54 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 FDX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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