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YF18 VXL

2018 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,867 mi
Last recorded29,867 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 VXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 25,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 20,657 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,116 miles

Brake discs corroded

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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YF18 VXL is a 2018 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF18 VXL, 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 YF18 VXL registered?

YF18 VXL is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is YF18 VXL safe to buy?

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