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MG ZS

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,588 cc

T18 UBOMOT history

T18 UBO is a red petrol MG ZS first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,195 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 UBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 UBO was last recorded at 99,195 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2019: 70,887 miles, lower than 91,911 miles on 4 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,905 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
4,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,195 miles
  • 2025 – 98,905 miles
  • 2024 – 95,700 miles
  • 2023 – 93,760 miles
  • 2022 – 89,308 miles
  • 2020 – 79,494 miles
  • 2019 – 70,887 miles
  • 2018 – 91,911 miles
  • 2017 – 79,889 miles
  • 2016 – 73,144 miles
  • 2015 – 69,044 miles
  • 2014 – 62,571 miles
  • 2013 – 55,012 miles
  • 2012 – 44,785 miles
  • 2011 – 33,350 miles
  • 2010 – 33,039 miles
  • 2009 – 29,151 miles
  • 2008 – 19,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,195 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,195 miles (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,195 miles
    Test number
    277077347570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,905 miles (+3,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,905 miles
    Test number
    430912652464
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass95,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    548260917842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,700 miles (+1,940)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    850134802074
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER FLOOR / SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER RUBBER MOUNT SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass93,760 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    769677727280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,308 miles (+9,814)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    395198089659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,494 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    263110885059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,887 miles (-21,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    540855960820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    476709950649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,911 miles (+12,022)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    360818114295
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    703734179319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail79,873 miles (+6,729)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    989028350369
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass73,144 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    839704711402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,144 miles (+4,100)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    108042614280
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,044 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    179549285462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,571 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,571 miles
    Test number
    267198084009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,012 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    199565593417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,785 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    178841592070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,350 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,350 miles
    Test number
    106891171475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,039 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    894157590040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,151 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,151 miles
    Test number
    393714569038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass29,151 miles (+9,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,151 miles
    Test number
    820594169099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass19,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    171513178417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 UBO

Does T18 UBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 UBO is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 UBO?
The MOT on T18 UBO is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 UBO done?
T18 UBO was recorded at 99,195 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,328 miles a year.
Has T18 UBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 UBO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 UBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T18 UBO find?
T18 UBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r bottom arm front bush slight movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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