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CU18 ZXO

2018 MG ZS

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 ZXO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,354 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,801 miles

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

Front Subframe corrosion beginning.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corrosion beginning.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear binding - requires attention. (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light present.

Fail 25 Sep 2024 42,800 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe corrosion beginning.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corrosion beginning.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear binding - requires attention. (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light present.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 34,532 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,229 miles

advice nsr tyre has a screw in tread

advice osf tyre wearing

Fail 16 Mar 2022 21,229 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice nsr tyre has a screw in tread

advice osf tyre wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,016 miles

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

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 ZXO is a 2018 MG ZS in Orange 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 ZXO, 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

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What year was CU18 ZXO registered?

CU18 ZXO is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is CU18 ZXO safe to buy?

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