MG ZS Trophy EV MOT pass rate: 87.8% (4,887 tests, 2025)

The MG ZS Trophy EV passed 87.8% of its 4,887 MOT tests in 2025 — 10.3 points above the UK average of 77.5%. The median tested example was 3 years old with 27,054 miles on the clock.

87.8%Pass rate (2025)

4,887MOT tests analysed

27,054 miMedian mileage at test

3 yrsMedian age at test

How the ZS Trophy EV compares

MG ZS Trophy EV

87.8%

UK average (all Class 4 vehicles)

77.5% across 33.1 million tests

MG average (all models)

84.9%

What fails most on the MG ZS Trophy EV

Across failed and rectified tests in 2025, these vehicle systems produced the most defects on the ZS Trophy EV:

#	System	Defects recorded	Share
1	Suspension	351	41.1%
2	Tyres	343	40.2%
3	Brakes	91	10.7%
4	Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	68	8.0%

Pre-MOT checklist for ZS Trophy EV owners

Based on the failure profile above, ten minutes with a torch before your test removes the most likely fail items:

Bounce each corner and listen for clonks over speed bumps — suspension is this model’s (and the UK’s) top failure system
Check tread with the 20p test and inspect sidewalls for cracking — tyres close to the limit are the country’s most common advisory
Feel for a spongy pedal or pulling to one side; check pad wear through the wheel spokes if visible
Walk round with all lights on: one blown bulb is the most avoidable fail there is

Check the engine before the tester does

A stored fault code with the engine light on is an automatic Major defect. Scan and clear resolved faults before booking.

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ZS Trophy EV pass rate by registration year

Registration year	Tests	Pass rate	Vs same-age	Median mileage
2022	4,236	87.7%	-3.5 pts	25,805

Check a specific ZS Trophy EV before you buy

Pass rates describe the model; they can’t tell you about the one car you’re looking at. Run its plate through our free MOT history check to see its personal record of failures, advisories and mileage readings.

Other MG models

378.5% pass rate · 19,553 tests ZS79.0% pass rate · 18,837 tests Hs Exclusive S-A92.5% pass rate · 10,003 tests 5 Exclusive90.2% pass rate · 9,518 tests ZS Exclusive EV87.7% pass rate · 9,445 tests ZS Exclusive Vti-Tech88.4% pass rate · 9,373 tests Tf73.7% pass rate · 8,549 tests Hs Exclusive90.9% pass rate · 8,098 tests

FAQs

What is the MOT pass rate for a MG ZS Trophy EV?

In 2025, 87.8% of 4,887 first MOT tests on the MG ZS Trophy EV were passes (UK average: 77.5%). Data: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

What does the ZS Trophy EV fail its MOT on most?

The biggest defect group is suspension (41.1% of its recorded defects), followed by tyres.

Is the MG ZS Trophy EV reliable?

MOT pass rate is one lens on durability: at 87.8% it performs above the national average at a median age of 3 years and 27,054 miles. Always check the individual car's history too.

Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 extract (Class 4 initial tests only; retests excluded). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures rounded to one decimal place.