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J700 ALE

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,690 mi
Last recorded14,690 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 ALE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 14,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 13,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 11,764 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 6,419 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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J700 ALE is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J700 ALE, 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

How do I check the history of J700 ALE?

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What year was J700 ALE registered?

J700 ALE is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is J700 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 ALE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J700 ALE have outstanding finance?

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