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Common Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 8,731 real MOT tests across 4 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol

92%

Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech pass rate

86%

Mg average

82%

National average

The Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech has an average MOT pass rate of 92%, which is 6 points above the Mg average and 10 points above the national average. Newer MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECHs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.

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Most Common Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech, with typical repair costs

Brakes

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Lights

Moderate likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Suspension

Lower likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Steering

Lower likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2020
90%
Worst year
2021
92%
2022
92%
2023
100%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2023Petrol1.5L100%0%
2022Petrol1.5L92%8%
2021Petrol1.5L92%7%
2020Petrol1.5L90%9%

Most Reliable Year

2023

100% pass rate from 51 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2020

90% pass rate from 1,946 tests

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Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech Running Costs

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Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech FAQ

What are the most common Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech problems?

The most common Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech MOT problems are issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 8,731 real tests.

Is the Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech reliable?

The Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech has an average MOT pass rate of 92%, which is 10 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech is most reliable?

The 2023 Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech is the most reliable year with a 100% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2020 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 90%.

How much does it cost to fix common Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Mg Zs Exclusive Vti-tech typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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