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2020 MG ZS Excite T-GDI Auto 1.0L Petrol · LD70 UBE

LD70 UBE

2020 MG ZS Excite T-GDI Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 35,590 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
MG ZS EXCITE T-GDI AUTO
Year / Origin
2020 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The roadworthiness status of this MG ZS is currently sound, supported by a clean pass on the first of November 2025 at 35,590 miles with zero defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a turbulent testing period in late 2024. While the vehicle holds a clean record on paper for its most recent test, prospective buyers should review the administrative anomalies from the previous year rather than assuming flawless mechanical health without a physical examination. The vehicle has covered 35,590 miles over roughly six years, averaging approximately 5,900 miles annually, which indicates low and intermittent use. This light mileage accumulation is evident in the chronological progression from 19,153 miles in September 2023 to 27,244 miles in November 2024, before reaching the current odometer reading in late 2025. The data reveals an unusual administrative pattern in November 2024 where the car accumulated just eight miles between a test failure on the fifteenth and a subsequent pass and fail sequence on the eighteenth, pointing toward rectifiable administrative or minor presentation issues rather than heavy structural wear. Mechanical advisories are completely absent across the entire available MOT history, meaning no recurring faults involving suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions have been flagged by testers. Consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades appear to have been maintained adequately between annual tests. However, the lack of recorded defects does not replace a physical inspection of the automatic transmission, turbocharged engine bay, and underbody structural integrity. Buyers must verify the health of the braking system and suspension dampening manually during a test drive, ensuring that low annual mileage has not caused issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components.
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LD70 UBE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
  • 35,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LD70 UBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 15:10
MOT Analysis

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 Excite T-Gdi Auto (LD70 UBE) between September 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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LD70 UBE Mileage History

  1. 23/09/202319,153 mi
  2. 15/11/202427,236 mi+8,083 mi
  3. 18/11/202427,244 mi+8 mi
  4. 18/11/202427,244 mi
  5. 01/11/202535,590 mi+8,346 mi

Average of roughly 7,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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