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MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH MOT Pass Rate

89.6% of 2,294 MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH MOT tests pass.

The ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH has a pass rate of 89.6%, a little higher than the average across all MG models (85.1%).

The MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH passes its MOT 89.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 91.2% at 0–3 years to 87.8% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years91.2%3–6 years87.8%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years91.2%1,23023,407 miles
3–6 years87.8%1,06427,362 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH

The most common reason the MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH fails its MOT is brakes — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "less than 1.5 mm thick".

Top MOT failure categories for the MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Brakes60.1%less than 1.5 mm thick
Tyres17.5%has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Visibility13.7%provides insufficient washer liquid
Suspension12.7%fractured or broken
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.7%too high
Steering2.4%has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)
Noise, emissions and leaks1.4%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.4%buckle not functioning as intended
Body, chassis, structure1.0%fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.
Identification of the vehicle0.7%does not conform to the specified requirements

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