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SH18 LRZ

2018 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,597 mi
Last recorded26,597 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 LRZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,597 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 23,961 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 23,958 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 23,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 21,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 16,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 16,278 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Undertray likely to become detached at offside and damaged (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 scrubbed on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 12,489 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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SH18 LRZ is a 2018 MG ZS in Blue with a 999cc 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 SH18 LRZ, 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 SH18 LRZ registered?

SH18 LRZ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is SH18 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 LRZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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