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OY18 BFO

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 BFO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,590 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 44,590 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 33,862 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 33,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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 7 Mar 2023 23,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 15,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 13,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer side wall of tyre (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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OY18 BFO is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OY18 BFO, 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 OY18 BFO registered?

OY18 BFO is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is OY18 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY18 BFO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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