MG Zs Exclusive EV (2019)

491 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV

CarHunch analysed 491 real MOT records for the 2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 MG ZS EV is a reliably safe bet—it passes MOT on the first attempt 87.6% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in only 14.5% of vehicles, which is reassuring for an electric car with battery and high-voltage systems. You'll want to check the specifics of any advisories, though: these cars average 4.4 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items crop up regularly.

With a median mileage of just 33,507 miles for a five-year-old car, these examples are relatively lightly used, which partly explains the strong pass rate and also means you're less likely to hit major component fatigue if you buy one. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on the battery health and charging system—they don't show up in MOT failure stats, but they're what you'll actually live with, and an independent EV specialist assessment is worth the money before you commit.

Generally reliable 7.7% above UK average
87.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,507
typical mileage
23,364–43,260 middle half
14.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.64
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,364
low mileage
33,507
typical
43,260
high mileage

Half of all 2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV vehicles fall between 23,364 and 43,260 miles.

2019 MG Zs Exclusive EV — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 445 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

27 445 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.64
Avg failures per vehicle
4.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — MG Zs Exclusive EV:

2020 2021