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BC18 VMP

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,532 mi
Last recorded86,532 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,532 miles

Note Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation , unable to spin check wheel bearing / wheel

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has slightly restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 82,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel has slightly restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,016 miles

Note ; Headlamps Dip Image odd , angled , Offside slight kick to right

Note ; Headlamps Main Beam Image odd

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,016 miles

Note ; Headlamps Dip Image odd , angled , Offside slight kick to right

Note ; Headlamps Main Beam Image odd

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 77,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 77,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,699 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 64,694 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake

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 VMP is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VMP, 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 BC18 VMP registered?

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

Is BC18 VMP safe to buy?

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