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TE53 GES

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,556 mi
Last recorded35,556 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE53 GES
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 33,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,508 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 25,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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TE53 GES is a 2018 MG ZS in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TE53 GES, 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 TE53 GES registered?

TE53 GES is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is TE53 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE53 GES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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