2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 MG 5 Exclusive MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.7%
    17 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.1%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.8%
  2. Lights & electrics6.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Suspension0.6%
  5. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm5.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 MG 5 Exclusive?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2020 MG 5 Exclusive cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 MG 5 Exclusive?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 MG 5 Exclusive reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).