2020 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · PN20 BUH
2020 MG ZS (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 39,396 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN20 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 39,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN20 BUH 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 (PN20 BUH) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and has a bulge in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
PN20 BUH Mileage History
- 18/08/202319,588 mi
- 16/08/202425,923 mi+6,335 mi
- 04/08/202532,423 mi+6,500 mi
- 13/08/202532,438 mi+15 mi
- 11/08/202639,396 mi+6,958 mi
Average of roughly 6,642 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: Average
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