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BC18 VLV

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,063 mi
Last recorded102,063 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 VLV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,063 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Fail 18 Aug 2025 101,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn bald to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both offside and nearside ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,115 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limits / just legal / nail in tyre / strong advise to replace 215 / 50 / 17

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,113 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s/r brake pads worn down very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r brake binding / unable to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r brake fluctuating / brake disc corroded / pitted on inner braking surface of disc (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limits / just legal / nail in tyre / strong advise to replace 215 / 50 / 17

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,507 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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BC18 VLV is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BC18 VLV, 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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BC18 VLV is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 30 August 2018.

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