2021 MG 5 Exclusive Electric · CF70 EPV

A clean and unbroken MOT history defines this 2021 MG 5 Exclusive, with three consecutive pass certificates on record and not a single advisory or defect noted across the testing periods. The most recent assessment on 23 January 2026 was a straight pass, mirroring the clean outcomes recorded on 24 January 2025 and 16 January 2024. This consistency is particularly reassuring on a relatively new electric-platform-derived estate, as it demonstrates that the vehicle has not developed any of the structural corrosion, suspension wear, or brake-related deterioration that often begins to surface once a car passes the four-year mark. The absence of any recorded advisories for items such as coil springs, brake pipes, subframes, or steering components indicates a sound mechanical baseline, though it should be remembered that a clean MOT only confirms roadworthiness on the day of test rather than predicting future reliability. With 74,210 miles recorded against an approximate five-year age, this MG 5 is accumulating mileage at around 14,800 miles annually, which sits firmly in the higher-than-average bracket for its class and age. While the MOT record contains no mileage gaps to suggest extended periods off the road, the brisk annual rate will accelerate wear on consumables and mechanical components compared to a lower-mileage equivalent. Items most affected by sustained high usage include brake discs and pads, suspension bushes and shock absorbers, tyres, and the electric drivetrain hardware such as reduction gear oil and CV joint boots. The MOT history does not yet show the typical advisories that begin to appear on higher-mileage examples, such as binding brake calipers, perished suspension components, or early signs of underbody corrosion around suspension mounting points, which suggests the vehicle has either been diligently maintained or has simply not yet reached the mileage threshold at which such wear becomes apparent at test. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components in the MOT record means the inspection focus should shift toward areas which may not yet have deteriorated enough to fail or prompt advisories, but which are known wear points on high-mileage family EVs of this age. During a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mounts commonly develop before becoming visible at MOT level. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive, with no judder or pull to either side under moderate braking; uneven disc wear or a seized caliper slider can develop quietly on high-mileage vehicles, particularly where the car is driven predominantly in urban stop-start conditions which allow corrosion to build on the discs. Pay particular attention to the steering response, ensuring it remains precise without excess play or any clonking through the rack at full lock, as power steering components and track rod ends can deteriorate earlier on cars covering this kind of mileage. A physical inspection should concentrate on the underside of the vehicle, particularly the rear suspension beam and front MacPherson strut assemblies, looking for any surface corrosion on coil springs or shock absorber bodies that may be approaching the MOT failure threshold. The MG 5 shares its platform with other SAIC products, and the rear semi-independent torsion beam can suffer from bush wear and slight cracking in the rubber components at higher mileages, so a careful check with the vehicle raised is worthwhile. Tyre condition and evenness of wear across both axles should be examined, as uneven inner or outer shoulder wear can reveal misalignment issues resulting from worn suspension linkages. Finally, although the MOT history is reassuringly clean, it would be prudent to verify the service book documentation to confirm that brake fluid, coolant, and reduction gear oil have been changed at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these intervals are not inspected at MOT and become increasingly important on a vehicle approaching 75,000 miles of use.