MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV MOT Pass Rate
90.2% of 3,574 MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV MOT tests pass.
The ZS EXCLUSIVE EV passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the average across all MG models, which sits at 85.1%.
The MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 90.0% at 0–3 years versus 90.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.0% | 560 | 22,719 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.2% | 3,014 | 34,573 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 EXCLUSIVE EV
The most common reason the MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 40.4% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.1% | not working on dipped beam |
| Visibility | 14.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 11.4% | significantly and obviously worn |
| Suspension | 5.3% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 3.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.9% | cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | inscription illegible |
Related MG models
- MG 3 — 80.2% pass rate
- MG ZS — 82.4% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 89.6% pass rate
- MG 5 EXCLUSIVE — 92.1% pass rate
- MG TF — 72.8% pass rate
- MG HS EXCLUSIVE S-A — 94.8% pass rate