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AP18 LZC

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 LZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,110 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 67,691 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE LOOSING SHAPE

Fail 28 Feb 2025 67,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear TYRE LOOSING SHAPE

Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,257 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 58,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn EX CORRODED INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 46,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES . INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 31,836 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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AP18 LZC 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 AP18 LZC, 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 AP18 LZC registered?

AP18 LZC is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is AP18 LZC safe to buy?

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