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SJ18 OMS

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 OMS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,568 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 54,554 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 44,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,825 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 38,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 27,945 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 27,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative rubber valve fitted osf (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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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SJ18 OMS is a 2018 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ18 OMS, 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 SJ18 OMS registered?

SJ18 OMS is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is SJ18 OMS safe to buy?

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