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SJ18 ONS

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 ONS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 87,340 miles

BOTH inner sills showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,490 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 79,485 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,245 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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SJ18 ONS 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

SJ18 ONS is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 6 July 2018.

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