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AO18 MLJ

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 MLJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 70,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,163 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 55,139 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Universal joint. (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 45,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,816 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,197 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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AO18 MLJ is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO18 MLJ, 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 AO18 MLJ registered?

AO18 MLJ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AO18 MLJ safe to buy?

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