2021 MG ZS Exclusive VTI-Tech 1.5L Petrol · CE21 DGO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 64,148 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to an excessively worn front suspension arm ball joint. The presence of a non-excessive offside driveshaft oil leak during this pass indicates that mechanical defects are only being addressed once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year. There is a significant surge of 17,657 miles recorded between March 2025 and April 2026. This rapid accumulation places accelerated stress on wear-related components, explaining the transition from a clean record in 2025 to mechanical failures in 2026. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 record noted pitting and scoring on both rear brake discs at 27,673 miles, suggesting the vehicle may be prone to corrosion or suffers from periods periods. Given the recent offside driveshaft oil leak and the ball joint failure, a technician should verify the integrity of the remaining rubber boots and check for further play in the steering geometry to ensure no hidden wear remains developing.