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.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 1,230 | 23,407 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.8% | 1,064 | 27,362 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 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 60.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 17.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 13.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 12.7% | fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.7% | too high |
| Steering | 2.4% | has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MG models
- MG 3 — 80.2% pass rate
- MG ZS — 82.4% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV — 90.2% pass rate
- MG 5 EXCLUSIVE — 92.1% pass rate
- MG TF — 72.8% pass rate
- MG HS EXCLUSIVE S-A — 94.8% pass rate