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AP18 YJV

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

small chip on front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,887 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively inner disc slightly pitted/corroded (1.2.1 (f))

small chip in windscreen(not in drivers direct view)

Fail 4 Aug 2022 43,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges,sidewall damaged also(strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread both edges(strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively inner disc slightly pitted/corroded (1.2.1 (f))

small chip in windscreen(not in drivers direct view)

Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,761 miles

Windscreen chipped

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 YJV is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue 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 AP18 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

AP18 YJV is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is AP18 YJV safe to buy?

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