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MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto reliable? We analysed 3,820 real MOT tests across 1,754 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,820 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
26,404mi
Annual Mileage
6,348mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto.

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.7%
2023
88.7%
2022
89.2%
2021
81.9%
2020

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,067 mi/yr
Typical
6,348 mi/yr
Average
7,159 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,206 mi/yr

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 162 90.7% 15,476 23,260 36,214
2022 1,080 88.7% 17,246 23,467 30,496
2021 1,919 89.2% 19,655 28,172 38,390
2020 531 81.9% 19,047 27,189 37,094

How Long Does a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Last?

Based on 1,754 MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,404 mi
75th Percentile
36,198 mi
95th Percentile
55,982 mi
Max Recorded
156,215 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

90.7% MOT pass rate from 162 tests

Year to avoid
2020

81.9% MOT pass rate from 531 tests

The best year to buy a used MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.7% across 162 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto THIS CAR 88.0% 3,820 26,404 mi — yrs
MG Zr 69.8% 651,705 57,257 mi 25 yrs
MG Mgf 66.7% 546,238 62,469 mi 31 yrs
MG Tf 72.8% 475,348 45,249 mi 24 yrs
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition 90.9% 1,910 27,819 mi — yrs

Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto?

The MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 3,820 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto owner drives around 6,348 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto reliable?
Based on 3,820 MOT tests, the MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto do per year?
The typical MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto does around 6,348 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used MG ZS Excite T-gdi Auto is 2023 with a 90.7% pass rate across 162 tests.