MG ZS EXCITE MOT pass rate
89.5% of 4,003 MG ZS EXCITE MOT tests pass.
The ZS EXCITE has a pass rate of 89.5%, a little higher than the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG ZS EXCITE passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.1% at 0–3 years to 87.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 1,737 | 23,577 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.4% | 2,266 | 29,522 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG ZS EXCITE
The most common reason the MG ZS EXCITE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.3% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Tyres | 36.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 15.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 6.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.5% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Steering | 1.8% | Has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG ZS EXCITE?
- 89.5% of MG ZS EXCITE MOT tests pass, based on 4,003 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG ZS EXCITE?
- The most common reason the MG ZS EXCITE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working on dipped beam".
- Does this show the MG ZS EXCITE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.