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AY18 XHG

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XHG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 63,923 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 63,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 43,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,212 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 23,082 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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AY18 XHG is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc 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 AY18 XHG, 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

How do I check the history of AY18 XHG?

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What year was AY18 XHG registered?

AY18 XHG is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is AY18 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XHG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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