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NC05 COS

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 COS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,483 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm 215 50 17

offside rear brake disc pitted and worn

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

under vehicle corroded undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 43,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,526 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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NC05 COS is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC05 COS, 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 NC05 COS?

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What year was NC05 COS registered?

NC05 COS is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 14 November 2018.

Is NC05 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 COS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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