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PJ18 JPV

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,169 mi
Last recorded51,169 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 JPV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 50,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 45,892 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 45,892 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 45,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 36,252 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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PJ18 JPV is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ18 JPV, 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 PJ18 JPV registered?

PJ18 JPV is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is PJ18 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ18 JPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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