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2020 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · LG20 AAN

LG20 AAN

2020 MG ZS (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 17,936 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
MG ZS
Year / Origin
2020 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
17,936 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2020 MG ZS presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 10 December 2025 at 17,936 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior tests on 29 July 2025 at 17,597 miles, 29 October 2024 at 15,695 miles, and 17 August 2023 at 9,962 miles each returned passes with no advisories. The vehicle has never failed an MOT and shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults across its four-year recorded history. At roughly six years old the car has covered 17,936 miles, an average of about 2,989 miles per year, which is low for its age. The mileage climbed from 9,962 in August 2023 to 15,695 by October 2024, then rose more gently to 17,597 in July 2025 and 17,936 in December 2025. Such low annual use with no long dormant gaps suggests light private running rather than fleet or commuting abuse. The sparse but consistent record gives no evidence of skipped tests or deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection given the low mileage and likely periods of standing. Long idle spells can degrade tyre sidewalls, brake caliper seals, and suspension bushes even when the MOT shows clean. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers, corroded subframes, or worn coil springs were flagged, yet these items warrant hands-on checks for hidden age-related deterioration. Given the unblemished test history and light use, the ZS reads as a low-risk purchase on paper. Verify service intervals were kept despite the low miles, and confirm brake discs and exhaust emissions remain within spec under real-world load.
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LG20 AAN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
  • 17,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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LG20 AAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 01:38
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mg Zs (LG20 AAN) between August 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

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LG20 AAN Mileage History

  1. 17/08/20239,962 mi
  2. 29/10/202415,695 mi+5,733 mi
  3. 29/07/202517,597 mi+1,902 mi
  4. 10/12/202517,936 mi+339 mi

Average of roughly 3,442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6D

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97
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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