2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · YE53 AJS
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 44,514 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 AJS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 44,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 AJS 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 (YE53 AJS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YE53 AJS Mileage History
- 26/09/202220,794 mi
- 26/09/202220,794 mi
- 28/09/202328,826 mi+8,032 mi
- 28/09/202435,518 mi+6,692 mi
- 26/09/202544,514 mi+8,996 mi
Average of roughly 7,904 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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- Stalling When Cold (Petrol)Moderate
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