2023 MG 4 SE Electricity · OV23 JPJ

The 2023 MG 4 SE currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 13 May 2026 at 42,501 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but reveals a recurring and persistent issue with front tyre condition that has appeared in three of the last four tests. The most recent pass was not clean; the tester flagged front tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing on both sides. This same advisory carried over from the failed test two days prior, where a defective rear fog lamp was also present. The lamp was rectified quickly, suggesting minor electrical upkeep was addressed promptly. However, the repeated tyre degradation points to either a batch of perishable rubber, frequent kerbing damage, or prolonged standing causing sidewall deterioration. The vehicle is mechanically sound in terms of core systems, with no structural, braking, or suspension defects recorded across the entire history. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a three-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 14,167 miles per year. Between the May 2025 test at 25,452 miles and the November 2025 test at 32,484 miles, the car covered nearly 7,000 miles in just over six months. A further 10,000 miles were added in the subsequent six months leading to the May 2026 test. This sustained high-mileage pattern indicates regular, intensive use rather than long periods of inactivity. The MOT record is complete with no gaps, confirming continuous annual testing and consistent road use throughout the vehicle's life. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front tyres and the condition of the sidewalls specifically. The repeated advisories for cracking, perishing, and cuts reaching the ply suggest the front tyres have been a weak point across multiple test cycles. Check the date codes on the current fitment and verify whether the tyres have been replaced since the May 2026 test. Inspect the sidewalls for fresh damage and confirm the tread depth is well above the 1.6mm legal minimum, given the worn-on-edge advisory noted in November 2025. The rear fog lamp circuit also warrants a brief function check, as the May 2026 failure indicates a recent electrical fault that may have been resolved with a simple bulb or fuse replacement. Beyond the flagged items, the high annual mileage places additional stress on consumables and chassis components. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and look for any signs of corrosion on the subframe or suspension mounting points. The absence of structural or exhaust emissions failures in the record is encouraging, but a thorough underbody inspection remains essential given the intensity of use this vehicle has endured.