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FY54 MTU

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 MTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,269 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front near jacking point and offside rear antiroll bar bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

lower rear gear box mount slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2024 105,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point seam (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

intake hose was off and clips are damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,387 miles

1, ENGINE OIL LEAK. 2, PARK BRAKE APP RESERVE END . 3,CLUTCH DRAGGING

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,198 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,215 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,168 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 49,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,164 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 39,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,699 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,311 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 MTU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MTU, 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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FY54 MTU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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