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OU18 XUA

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 XUA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 115,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,327 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS on dash (steady light, tyre under inflated) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,928 miles

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

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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OU18 XUA is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU18 XUA, 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 OU18 XUA registered?

OU18 XUA is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is OU18 XUA safe to buy?

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