2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · PN18 PXK
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2018. Recorded mileage 111,203 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN18 PXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 111,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN18 PXK 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 (PN18 PXK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steer”.
PN18 PXK Mileage History
- 24/04/202480,975 mi
- 17/04/202599,033 mi+18,058 mi
- 25/04/202599,379 mi+346 mi
- 18/04/2026111,203 mi+11,824 mi
- 18/04/2026111,203 mi
Average of roughly 15,250 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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