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BN18 DOU

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,437 mi
Last recorded49,437 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 DOU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,437 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 49,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 35,531 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 28,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 20,498 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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BN18 DOU is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN18 DOU, 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 BN18 DOU?

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What year was BN18 DOU registered?

BN18 DOU is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BN18 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 DOU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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