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NJ18 OZO

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,854 mi
Last recorded58,854 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 OZO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2026 58,854 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 25 Feb 2025 52,795 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 52,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 44,894 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wheel alignment need it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 37,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2023 37,402 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,480 miles

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

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

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,833 miles

slight front tyre wear inner and outer edges 215/50/17

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

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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NJ18 OZO is a 2018 MG ZS in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NJ18 OZO, 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 NJ18 OZO registered?

NJ18 OZO is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is NJ18 OZO safe to buy?

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