MG 5 Trophy
From 320 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 5 Trophys tested had between 13,056 and 32,700 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,963 median miles, the 5 Trophy has 0.033 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 Trophy MOT pass rate?
The MG 5 Trophy has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 320 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG 5 Trophy?
The most common MOT failure on the MG 5 Trophy is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a MG 5 Trophy at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG 5 Trophy is 22,963 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,056 and 32,700 miles.
Buying a used 5 Trophy?
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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