2019 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · CA19 XTC

The 2019 MG ZS presents a solid mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026, where it passed cleanly at 72,740 miles with zero advisories or defects. That result, combined with a clean pass on 28 April 2025 at 64,619 miles, signals a clear improving maintenance trend. The cluster of advisories recorded on 25 May 2024 at 57,274 miles, worn rear brake discs, binding and fluctuating offside rear service brake, worn suspension arm rear bushes on both sides, thin front brake pads, and a deteriorating nearside front tyre, has since been addressed. No equivalent defects have reappeared in the two subsequent tests, suggesting the previous owner carried out the necessary repairs promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Covering roughly 10,391 miles per year, the recorded jumps of 8,121 miles between April 2025 and May 2026, 7,345 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, and 9,108 miles between May 2023 and May 2024 point to steady, regular use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the vehicle sat idle for extended periods, which can sometimes mask seized components or stale fuel issues. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the front lower suspension arm rear bushes and the rear braking system closely on a physical inspection. Both items were flagged simultaneously in May 2024, and while the subsequent clean MOTs suggest repair, confirming whether the suspension arms were replaced as complete units or simply re-bushed will indicate the quality of the fix. The offside rear caliper was noted as binding and fluctuating, so checking for uneven pad wear, heat discolouration on that side, and smooth caliper slide operation remains worthwhile. A road test should include a firm braking check from moderate speed to verify no pulling or judder. The rear brake discs were also flagged as worn and pitted in both 2023 and 2024, meaning they have likely been replaced since. Any in-person inspection should verify the condition of the current disc faces and pad thickness, particularly at the rear. The nearside front tyre was worn to the point of exposing its inner carcass in 2024, which hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. Checking the tracking and inspecting the inner sidewalls of all four tyres for uneven wear would be a sensible precaution before purchase.