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SL68 SYJ

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL68 SYJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 28,024 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (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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SL68 SYJ is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL68 SYJ, 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 SL68 SYJ registered?

SL68 SYJ is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 20 October 2018.

Is SL68 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL68 SYJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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