2020 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · CK20 FXW

The 2020 MG ZS holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 22 May 2026 at 63,230 miles, following a failure just seven days earlier on 15 May 2026 at 62,917 miles. That failure flagged three defects: an offside side repeater of incorrect colour, a damaged nearside mirror casing, and an offside repeater lens casing damaged to the point where it had no effect on emitted light. All three were rectified before the retest passed. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the full record. The most recent advisory, a damaged nearside mirror casing carried over from the failed test, is cosmetic and does not affect roadworthiness. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 18,000 miles in May 2023 to 30,360 miles in May 2024, the car covered roughly 12,360 miles in twelve months. The following year it added 16,110 miles, reaching 46,470 miles by May 2025, and in the most recent twelve months it has covered a further 16,760 miles to reach 63,230 miles. This equates to approximately 10,500 miles per year over its life, which is typical for a six-year-old family SUV. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage, and the annual increments suggest regular, sustained use rather than long periods standing. Mechanically, the record is clean. The only non-cosmetic advisories appeared in the May 2025 test at 46,470 miles: slight play in the nearside front outer suspension arm bottom ball joint and thin offside rear inner brake pads. Both were advisories rather than failures, and neither reappeared in 2026, suggesting they were addressed or remained within tolerance. No corrosion, exhaust emissions, steering, or structural integrity defects have ever been recorded. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front suspension closely, particularly the nearside lower ball joint, and check the condition of the rear brake pads and discs for uneven wear. The nearside mirror casing remains damaged on the current certificate and should be examined to confirm it does not obscure the driver's view or expose internal components to moisture.