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SJ18 OTA

2018 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

47,935 mi
Last recorded47,935 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 41,456 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 41,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 37,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 34,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,890 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 OTA is a 2018 MG ZS in Black 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 OTA, 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 SJ18 OTA registered?

SJ18 OTA is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is SJ18 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 OTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ18 OTA have outstanding finance?

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