2021 MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech MOT pass rate: 87.8% (3,761 tests)
Is the 2021 ZS Excite Vti-Tech getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.2% -2.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 87.4% -2.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 ZS Excite Vti-Tech
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 340 | 45.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 224 | 29.9% |
| 3 | Suspension | 64 | 8.5% |
| 4 | Visibility | 50 | 6.7% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35 | 4.7% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 11 | 1.5% |
All ZS Excite Vti-Tech years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,908 | 86.4% | -3.5 pts | 27,434 |
| 2021 (this page) | 3,761 | 87.8% | -2.6 pts | 27,206 |
| 2022 | 2,710 | 86.0% | -5.2 pts | 23,960 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 MG ZS Excite Vti-Tech reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 87.8% of their MOT tests (3,761 tests, 2023–2025), -2.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 27,206 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 ZS Excite Vti-Tech?
The median tested example shows 27,206 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.