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S44 XSY

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 XSY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,826 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch rim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 47,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel arch rim missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,620 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner arch loose

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

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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S44 XSY is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S44 XSY, 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 S44 XSY registered?

S44 XSY is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2018.

Is S44 XSY safe to buy?

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