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DU18 DFY

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU18 DFY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,570 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 67,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 67,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 55,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 48,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 40,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2022 40,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2021 31,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smeary and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 31,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smeary and worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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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DU18 DFY is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU18 DFY, 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 DU18 DFY registered?

DU18 DFY is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is DU18 DFY safe to buy?

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