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AK18 LFS

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,984 mi
Last recorded51,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LFS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 36,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 28,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from drivers mirror.

Fail 17 Jun 2022 20,607 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from drivers mirror.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 13,996 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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AK18 LFS is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFS, 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.

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What year was AK18 LFS registered?

AK18 LFS is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is AK18 LFS safe to buy?

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