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AK18 DXR

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 DXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,295 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,698 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 95,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 89,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,678 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 43,674 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Also will not open from inside. (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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AK18 DXR is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK18 DXR, 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

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What year was AK18 DXR registered?

AK18 DXR is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is AK18 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 DXR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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