2020 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · GJ20 FWT
2020 MG ZS (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2020. Recorded mileage 32,380 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ20 FWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 32,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ20 FWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mg Zs (GJ20 FWT) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both dipped beams aren't working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GJ20 FWT Mileage History
- 25/05/202322,880 mi
- 19/10/202324,360 mi+1,480 mi
- 30/10/202430,502 mi+6,142 mi
- 30/10/202430,502 mi
- 03/11/202532,380 mi+1,878 mi
Average of roughly 3,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Modern Petrol)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Stalling When Cold (Petrol)Moderate
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