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AY18 XJA

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,726 mi
Last recorded67,726 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XJA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 67,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 20mm in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2026 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 20mm in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 59,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 59,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,308 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,410 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 39,410 miles

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,785 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn

Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 XJA 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 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 AY18 XJA, 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 AY18 XJA registered?

AY18 XJA is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is AY18 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XJA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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