2020 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · CO13 BAR

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of improving maintenance. The most recent MOT test conducted in April 2025 at 40,388 miles passed with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in early 2023 were successfully addressed and that the vehicle has maintained a clean record over the last year of operation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in records between the February 2023 test at 17,338 miles and the July 2023 test at 20,297 miles, representing only 3,000 miles in five months. However, the vehicle then covered over 20,000 miles between the July 2023 and April 2025 tests, suggesting a return to regular higher-mile use. The failure in February 2023 highlights a period of neglect regarding basic consumable maintenance. The tester flagged the offside front brake disc as being worn, pitted and scored alongside thin brake pads and tyres reaching the legal limit. While these issues were rectified to allow for subsequent passes, a buyer should still verify the current state of the front braking system and tyres to ensure replacement parts have not degraded prematurely or were low-quality alternatives. Physical inspection should also focus on the rear child seats, which previously obstructed the inspection of adult seat belts during the 2023 test. Ensure all bolting mechanisms are functional and that the belts themselves are free of fraying or damage. While the structural integrity appears currently clean, the previous history of worn brake components suggests that the owner only responds to faults upon inspection failure rather than following a proactive service schedule.