2022 MG MG5 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 83.1% of MG MG5s first used in 2022 passed their MOT first time, against 88.5% for all cars first used in 2022. Across 12,956 MG5 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, tyres and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for MG MG5s first used in 2022 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2022 MG MG5 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, MG5s first used in 2022 against all cars first used in 2022 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the MG5 figure was 5.4 points lower.
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| Test year | 2022 MG5 | All cars first used 2022 | MG5 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | — | — |
| 2022 | fewer than 500 tests | 97.6% | 112 |
| 2023 | 87.4% | 92.9% | 1,915 |
| 2024 | 83.4% | 91.5% | 2,791 |
| 2025 | 83.1% | 88.5% | 8,250 |
Common 2022 MG MG5 MOT failures
Share of the 2,101 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | 20.6% | 432 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 14.1% | 297 |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | 12.0% | 252 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10.9% | 229 |
| Headlamp: not working on main beam | 9.9% | 209 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for an MG5 in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | Shock absorber replacement | £300 | £200–£500 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2022 MG MG5 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2022 MG MG5 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2022 MG5s, as a share of all 12,956 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.3% | 1,987 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | 7.5% | 971 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 4.5% | 577 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 3.2% | 411 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 2.3% | 304 |
Questions about the 2022 MG MG5 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2022 MG MG5?
In 2025, 83.1% of MG5s first used in 2022 passed their MOT first time, against 88.5% for all cars first used in 2022. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2022 MG5 most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 50.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), tyres (37.0%) and suspension (21.1%). The single most common item was “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam” (20.6%).
How often does a 2022 MG MG5 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 16.9% of first tests on MG5s first used in 2022 did not pass first time: 11.7% failed, and a further 5.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,101 of 12,956 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2022 MG MG5 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil” (7.5%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (4.5%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (3.2%) and “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (2.3%).
Is a 2022 MG MG5 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 87.4% in 2023 to 83.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
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