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AF18 FTE

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,704 mi
Last recorded47,704 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 FTE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,704 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 47,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 44,873 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,837 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside rear tyre is more than half worn / getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,788 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2021 11,933 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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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AF18 FTE is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,011 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 AF18 FTE, 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 8 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF18 FTE?

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What year was AF18 FTE registered?

AF18 FTE is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AF18 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 FTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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