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AF18 OZL

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fluctuating due to corrosion and handbrake not locking on o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 71,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fluctuating due to corrosion and handbrake not locking on o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,604 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 63,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,979 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 OZL is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF18 OZL, 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 OZL?

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What year was AF18 OZL registered?

AF18 OZL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is AF18 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 OZL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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