2023 Mg Hs Excite S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 358 MOT tests analysed for the 2023 Mg Hs Excite S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (93.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 15 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 10 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 3 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 15.1% | 54 |
| 2 | Other defects | 10.3% | 37 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.8% | 28 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 7 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.1% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 277 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 78 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Hs Excite S-A
Before buying a 2023 Mg Hs Excite S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2023 Mg Hs Excite S-As pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 358 2023 Mg Hs Excite S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Mg Hs Excite S-A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2023 Hs Excite S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 358 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.