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CA68 ZCL

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA68 ZCL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 54,901 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,639 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 41,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 25,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 18,816 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 18,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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CA68 ZCL is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA68 ZCL, 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 CA68 ZCL registered?

CA68 ZCL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is CA68 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA68 ZCL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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