MG Zs Trophy Ev
From 872 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 spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2022 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2021 | 88.5% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zs Trophy Evs tested had between 17,613 and 39,171 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,919 median miles, the Zs Trophy Ev has 0.032 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 Trophy Ev MOT pass rate?
The MG Zs Trophy Ev has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 872 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Zs Trophy Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Zs Trophy Ev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Zs Trophy Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Zs Trophy Ev is 28,919 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,613 and 39,171 miles.
Buying a used Zs Trophy 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.
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