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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the MG Zs Excite Ev. Check any Zs Excite Ev by registration number below.

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89.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs MG Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG Zs Excite Ev — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG Zs Excite Ev has an average MOT pass rate of 89.7%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Zs Excite Ev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a MG Zs Excite Ev fails its MOT are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Zs Excite Ev for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used MG Zs Excite Ev, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the MG Zs Excite Ev performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,246 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

2020

Based on 1,872 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2019

Based on 410 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 3yr

55k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

0

Based on 974 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Top MOT Failures — MG Zs Excite Ev

The most common reasons a MG Zs Excite Ev fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

2.8%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.5%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.3%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.9%
MG Zs Excite Ev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.5%

Front Offside

5.0%

Nearside

2.6%

Other MG Models

Compare MOT reliability across MG models.

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74.1% pass rate

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64.3% pass rate

MG 3

76.5% pass rate

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70.0% pass rate

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95.5% pass rate

MG B Gt

75.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for MG Zs Excite Ev

MG Zs Excite Ev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG Zs Excite Ev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG Zs Excite Ev?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG Zs Excite Ev is 89.7% compared to the MG average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG Zs Excite Ev?
The most common MOT failures on the MG Zs Excite Ev are: A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.8%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the MG Zs Excite Ev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.7%, the MG Zs Excite Ev is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a MG Zs Excite Ev?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a MG Zs Excite Ev?
Typical mileage for the MG Zs Excite Ev: 37,518 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Zs Excite Ev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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