MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi reliable? We analysed 5,861 real MOT tests across 3,048 vehicles to find out.
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The MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Number Plates
Number plates registered to a MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 771 | 87.4% | 16,401 | 22,401 | 30,313 |
| 2022 | 2,535 | 86.9% | 17,244 | 24,078 | 32,600 |
| 2021 | 2,367 | 89.2% | 18,514 | 25,472 | 34,342 |
How Long Does a MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Last?
Based on 3,048 MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi vehicles on UK roads.
MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.2% MOT pass rate from 2,367 tests
86.9% MOT pass rate from 2,535 tests
The best year to buy a used MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 2,367 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 Exclusive T-gdi Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi THIS CAR | 87.9% | 5,861 | 24,610 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 |
| Honda Hr-v Elegance I-mmd CVT | 94.3% | 2,918 | 22,730 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The MG ZS Exclusive T-gdi has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 5,861 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 Exclusive T-gdi 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 Exclusive T-gdi owner drives around 6,622 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.