2024 MG ZS: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 MG ZS, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 MG ZS
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All versions
Steering column joint
Some steering columns were replaced under warranty, and the universal joint came apart on at least one car.
At the viewing: Feel for play or clunks in the steering.
Source: Auto Express: used MG ZS (Mk1, 2017 on) buyer’s guide
- Petrol
Clogged particulate filter
A clogged exhaust particulate filter can make the engine feel like it’s misfiring.
At the viewing: Drive it properly and feel for hesitation.
Source: Auto Express: used MG ZS (Mk1, 2017 on) buyer’s guide
- All versions
Headlights on in daylight
The automatic headlights can switch on in daylight.
At the viewing: Watch the lights on auto.
Source: Auto Express: used MG ZS (Mk1, 2017 on) buyer’s guide
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2024 MG ZS
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the steering column been replaced?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the MG ZS compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 2,125 | Tyres 18% |
| 2022 | 19,653 | Brakes 21% |
| 2021 | 29,977 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 37,041 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 25,637 | Tyres 32% |
| 2018 | 15,009 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 1,046 | Brakes 34% |
| 2006 | 144 | Suspension 36% |
| 2005 | 763 | Suspension 32% |
| 2004 | 1,084 | Suspension 36% |
| 2003 | 834 | Brakes 47% |
| 2002 | 645 | Brakes 44% |
| 2001 | 239 | Brakes 46% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score