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AP18 LZE

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,665 mi
Last recorded68,665 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 LZE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect to confirm legal thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 41,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,900 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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 LZE is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZE, 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 AP18 LZE registered?

AP18 LZE is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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