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YC18 TXG

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 TXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 55,362 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 55,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,075 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 47,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 13,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 11,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 11,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YC18 TXG is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC18 TXG, 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

How do I check the history of YC18 TXG?

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What year was YC18 TXG registered?

YC18 TXG is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 10 April 2018.

Is YC18 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 TXG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC18 TXG have outstanding finance?

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