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CU18 ZWZ

2018 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 ZWZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,489 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s + o/s ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,862 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering lower knuckle join to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 30,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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CU18 ZWZ is a 2018 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU18 ZWZ, 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 CU18 ZWZ registered?

CU18 ZWZ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 4 April 2018.

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