MG ZS Trophy MOT pass rate
94.1% of 1,154 MG ZS Trophy MOT tests pass.
The ZS Trophy passes its MOT 94.1% of the time — well above the average across all MG models, which sits at 84.6%.
The MG ZS Trophy passes its MOT 94.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 1,146 | 32,527 miles |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 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 Trophy
The most common reason the MG ZS Trophy fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.2% | Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Suspension | 19.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 4.9% | In such a condition that it is seriously weakened |
| Visibility | 4.9% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached |
Related MG models
- MG ZR — 70.4% pass rate
- MG 6 — 68.3% pass rate
- MG ZT — 73.5% pass rate
- MG Midget — 83.6% pass rate
- MG ZT-T — 67.7% pass rate
- MG RV8 — 89.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG ZS Trophy?
- 94.1% of MG ZS Trophy MOT tests pass, based on 1,154 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG ZS Trophy?
- The most common reason the MG ZS Trophy fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MG ZS Trophy'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.