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EY18 LEJ

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 LEJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,480 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,704 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 69,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture not leaking, repairable. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake lever. (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads at 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture not leaking, repairable. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 3.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture leaking, repairable. ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,309 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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EY18 LEJ is a 2018 MG ZS in White 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 EY18 LEJ, 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 EY18 LEJ registered?

EY18 LEJ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is EY18 LEJ safe to buy?

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