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EG18 OCN

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 OCN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 33,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 33,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 25,084 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front also have flux on front brakes on roller test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn no play or movement

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear foot brake has slightly binding

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,016 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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EG18 OCN is a 2018 MG ZS in Black 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 EG18 OCN, 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 EG18 OCN registered?

EG18 OCN is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is EG18 OCN safe to buy?

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