2019 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · DG69 SSU

At its last MOT on 22 May 2026, this MG ZS passed but with a pattern of advisories that have been following it for three years. It failed the same day only for low washer fluid, which is a minor oversight, but the other notes are more telling: a persistent oil leak, rear brake disc surface corrosion, and nearside front tyre edge wear. These are not sudden or severe faults yet, but they are recurring. The trend is stable rather than worsening, but it is not improving either. The same types of problems—brake disc pitting, uneven tyre wear, and a small oil seep—have appeared across the last three MOTs. A nail was also found in a rear tyre a year ago. No component has been flagged as dangerously weakened or excessive, so the car is not deteriorating fast, but maintenance is clearly being deferred rather than fully addressed. The mileage of 33,868 is low for a seven-year-old car, averaging under 5,000 miles per year. However, the recent annual usage is over 9,000 miles, suggesting the car may have been sat for longer periods earlier in its life and is now being used more. Low mileage or standing periods often cause brake discs to corrode and oil seals to dry out, which matches the advisories you see here.