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Y23 ALP

2018 MG ZS

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,022 mi
Last recorded53,022 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 ALP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 48,247 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 48,238 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Both inner track rod ball joints, possibly steering rack, would require strip down to determine. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 45,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2024 45,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,645 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 37,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn close and offside rear worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 26,836 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 18,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge apx 2.5 - 3 mm 215/50 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2021 18,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge apx 2.5 - 3 mm 215/50 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y23 ALP is a 2018 MG ZS in White 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 Y23 ALP, 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 Y23 ALP registered?

Y23 ALP is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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