2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · AJ18 NJU
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 38,155 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ18 NJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 38,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ18 NJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mg Zs (AJ18 NJU) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
AJ18 NJU Mileage History
- 26/07/202324,113 mi
- 22/05/202427,116 mi+3,003 mi
- 14/05/202533,206 mi+6,090 mi
- 15/05/202533,206 mi
- 11/05/202638,155 mi+4,949 mi
Average of roughly 5,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Modern Petrol)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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