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CU68 ZHJ

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 ZHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 87,480 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 87,480 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,196 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside side repeater lens damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside side repeater lens damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,272 miles

front brake discs are worn on insides

front subframe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2024 71,272 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake discs are worn on insides

front subframe starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 59,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,472 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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CU68 ZHJ 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 CU68 ZHJ, 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 CU68 ZHJ registered?

CU68 ZHJ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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