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ML20 XET

2020 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 MG ZS27,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML20 XET
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Fail 23 Jul 2026 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 23,057 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner and outer 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 17,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner and outer 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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ML20 XET is a 2020 MG ZS in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 27,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML20 XET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 6 years old, this MG ZS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML20 XET registered?

ML20 XET is a 2020 MG ZS, first registered on 18 June 2020.

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