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M26 UMS

2017 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,292 mi
Last recorded38,292 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 MG ZS35,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 UMS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,292 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severe grooving/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severe grooving/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 14,840 miles

Body Undertrays Fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 4,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 4,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 3,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 3,760 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 3,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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M26 UMS is a 2017 MG ZS in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,524 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 M26 UMS, 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 9 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M26 UMS registered?

M26 UMS is a 2017 MG ZS, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is M26 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 UMS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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