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PJ18 JTU

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,982 mi
Last recorded52,982 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 JTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 52,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 May 2025 47,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 May 2024 38,843 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

all tyres cracking

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2024 38,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

all tyres cracking

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2023 33,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 29,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 23,172 miles

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

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

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 JTU is a 2018 MG ZS in Black 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 PJ18 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

PJ18 JTU is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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