MG 5 Exclusive
From 6,814 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 159 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 159 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 87 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 83 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 75 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 54 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 28 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 26 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 23 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.3% of failures are serious: 28.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 87.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 89.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 5 Exclusives tested had between 23,273 and 47,775 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,576 median miles, the 5 Exclusive has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG 5 Exclusive MOT pass rate?
The MG 5 Exclusive has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 6,814 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG 5 Exclusive?
The most common MOT failure on the MG 5 Exclusive is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 159 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG 5 Exclusive at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG 5 Exclusive is 34,576 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,273 and 47,775 miles.
Buying a used 5 Exclusive?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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