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FY54 WZB

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,555 mi
Last recorded142,555 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 WZB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 135,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 131,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 131,016 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 128,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,194 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,890 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 99,230 miles

tyres osr7mm osf4mm nsr5mm nsf4mm

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

treaddepths osf5mm,osr7mm,nsf4mm,nsr5mm

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,978 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

treaddepths osf5mm,osr7mm,nsf4mm,nsr5mm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,625 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,033 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,296 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WZB is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

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

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