2020 MG ZS Exclusive EV Electricity · GL69 UKV

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 4 June 2026 at 50,983 miles, passing with several advisories. The maintenance trend over the past two years has shifted from a clean record to a recurring pattern of tyre degradation, suggesting a worsening condition that warrants closer inspection. The tester flagged all four tyres on the most recent test, noting cracking, perishing, sidewall damage, and uneven scalloping on the inner edges of the rear pair. This combination of defects points beyond simple age-related deterioration. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. The car covered 9,681 miles between the January 2023 test at 14,134 miles and the June 2024 test at 24,776 miles, then 12,562 miles by June 2025 at 37,338 miles, before adding 13,645 miles in the final twelve-month interval to reach 50,983 miles in June 2026. The annual mileage has accelerated noticeably in the most recent period, which may explain the sudden emergence of multiple tyre faults after three consecutive clean tests between January 2023 and June 2024. The recurring advisories across the 2025 and 2026 tests centre on all four tyres, with the front pair worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting sidewall damage, while the rear pair shows scalloping on the inner edges. Inner-edge scalloping on the rear tyres is a recognised indicator of worn suspension bushes, damaged dampers, or misaligned tracking geometry. A prospective buyer should have the rear suspension and steering geometry inspected on a four-post lift before purchase, paying particular attention to trailing arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and shock absorber condition. The sidewall cracking and perishing noted on all four tyres may also reflect prolonged standing or underinflation during the earlier low-mileage period. A buyer should verify the tyre date codes to confirm whether the rubber is original from 2020, as aged tyres with visible cracking present a genuine safety risk regardless of remaining tread depth. Budget for a full set of replacement tyres and a four-wheel alignment check as immediate remedial work.