MG Mg 5 Excite Ev
From 378 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 17 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 headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.3% of Mg 5 Excite Ev failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.6% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mg 5 Excite Evs tested had between 57,089 and 93,260 miles on the clock.
At 77,959 median miles, the Mg 5 Excite Ev has 0.025 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 Mg 5 Excite Ev MOT pass rate?
The MG Mg 5 Excite Ev has a 80.2% MOT pass rate based on 378 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Mg 5 Excite Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Mg 5 Excite Ev is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Mg 5 Excite Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Mg 5 Excite Ev is 77,959 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,089 and 93,260 miles.
Buying a used Mg 5 Excite Ev?
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.
With a 80.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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