MG Zs Se Ev
From 819 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Zs Se Evs fare better: 2023 models pass at 77.1% vs 84.3% for 2022.
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 32 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 | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 16 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 36.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 13.3% 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 £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2022 | 84.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Se Evs tested had between 28,955 and 52,413 miles on the clock.
At 41,085 median miles, the Zs Se Ev has 0.039 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 Zs Se Ev MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Se Ev has a 83.9% MOT pass rate based on 819 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Se Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Se Ev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Se Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Se Ev is 41,085 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,955 and 52,413 miles.
Buying a used Zs Se 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 83.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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