2019 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · ME53 COU

The vehicle shows a declining maintenance trend, moving from a clean record in 2022 to increasingly frequent advisories and a failure in the most recent testing cycle. While the September 2025 test at 50,991 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure on that same day due to insufficient brake pad thickness, ineffective windscreen wipers, and tyre wear. The presence of multiple advisories regarding suspension bushes and pitted brake discs suggests that while the vehicle is currently roadworthy, mechanical components are beginning to deteriorate. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a seven-year-old vehicle. The car covered 20,575 miles by September 2022 and reached 50,991 miles by September 2025, averaging roughly 10,000 miles per year over the last three years. This steady progression indicates regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The data shows a clear shift in component wear as the vehicle aged, with the first recorded defects appearing in 2023 and compounding through 2025. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and front suspension. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of grabbing service brakes and pitted rear brake discs dating back to September 2024. The tester also flagged nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes as worn in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. Although these were noted as not resulting in excessive movement, the persistence of these advisories indicates that the bushes are nearing the end of their service life. Tyre condition also warrants close inspection. The record shows consistent issues with tyres being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. This pattern suggests either infrequent tyre replacements or potential alignment issues that cause uneven wear. Beyond these consumables, the vehicle appears mechanically stable, provided the recurring suspension and braking issues are addressed.