MG MG S5 SE EV2026 · 1.2L Electric

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of developing mechanical wear. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 64,995 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to a rough offside front wheel bearing and excessively fluctuating front service brakes. The fact that these specific issues were rectified to pass the retest suggests the owner is reactive to failures, though the appearance of these faults points to components reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 49,995 miles and November 2024 at 58,863 miles, the car covered nearly 9,000 miles, showing a steady usage profile. The recent interval of 6,132 miles between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests maintains this low average, which explains the gradual degradation seen on braking components and suspension hardware. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and front suspension during a physical inspection. The record shows recurring issues with brake discs and fluctuations, moving from minor pitting in early 2024 to a failure for excessive fluctuation in late 2025. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted in 2024 also warrants scrutiny to ensure the seal has not progressed to a full leak. Given the recent wheel bearing failure, the buyer should check for any remaining noise or play in the steering assembly to ensure the repair was completed thoroughly.