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YO18 YFD

2018 MG ZS

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,572 mi
Last recorded56,572 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 MG ZS33,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 YFD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 56,572 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 47,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 47,804 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 44,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 43,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,802 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 37,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 30,385 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 23,323 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 23,323 miles

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

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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YO18 YFD is a 2018 MG ZS in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YO18 YFD, 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 YO18 YFD registered?

YO18 YFD is a 2018 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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