2003 MG ZR MOT Results

MG ZR, registered in 2003

54.7% pass rate

from 7,507 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(9.4% worse than other 2003 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZR is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Lighting and signalling (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.053% fail on Switch
- 5.6% fail on Registration plate
- 4.3% fail on Position lamps
  - 3.9% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.40% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.093% fail on All position lamps
- 2.8% fail on Fog lamp (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Fog lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Tell tale (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.3% fail on Individual lamps (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.47% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.013% fail on Switch
- 1.3% fail on Horn (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.11% fail on Lamp
  - 0.11% fail on Switch (65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
11% fail on Driver's view of the road (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Windscreen (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Mirrors
- 0.17% fail on Bonnet (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
10% fail on Brakes
- 6.2% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Front wheels (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Rear wheels (28% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Brake operation
- 2.6% fail on Hub components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.32% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.013% fail on Brake linings
- 1.5% fail on Hydraulic systems (54% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Components (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 1.2% fail on Pipes (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Hoses (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.027% fail on Servos
    - 0.013% fail on Valves
  - 0.080% fail on Operation
  - 0.013% fail on Leaks
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Condition (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Service brake control components (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Anti-slip (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.067% fail on Condition
- 0.17% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.15% fail on ABS (65% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Additional braking devices (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.013% fail on Lever
- 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.013% fail on Components
    - 0.013% fail on Pipes
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
10% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Tread depth
- 5.2% fail on Condition (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Size / type (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.067% fail on Valve stem
8.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Steering system (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.040% fail on Free play
    - 0.040% fail on Steering rack
- 0.21% fail on Power steering
  - 0.080% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.053% fail on Other components
  - 0.040% fail on Rams
  - 0.027% fail on Operation
  - 0.027% fail on Drive system
- 0.13% fail on Steering control (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.027% fail on Universal joint
- 0.093% fail on Steering operation
- 0.027% fail on Locking devices
- 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
8.4% fail on Fuel and exhaust (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust system (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Catalyst (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.25% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.080% fail on Cap
  - 0.080% fail on System (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Tank
  - 0.027% fail on Hose
  - 0.013% fail on Pipe
- 0.093% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.080% fail on Turbo (82% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Non turbo
7.9% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Front drive shafts (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Constant velocity joints (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Suspension arms (64% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.91% fail on Pins / bushes (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Attachment
  - 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
  - 0.57% fail on Front (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Rear (39% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Front suspension joints (60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Condition (97% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Location
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Linkage (95% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Pins / bushes (94% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.053% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.027% fail on Condition
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (64% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.067% fail on Component mounting
  - 0.013% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.040% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.013% fail on General condition
- 0.013% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.013% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.013% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.013% fail on Pins / bushes
1.2% fail on Body and structure (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Drivers (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Passengers front (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Passengers other (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Load security (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Tailgate (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Bootlid (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Body condition
- 0.080% fail on Body security
- 0.067% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.067% fail on Chassis
- 0.027% fail on Load security (class v)
1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate
- 0.013% fail on Vehicle identification number
0.95% fail on Seat belts (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.053% fail on Attachment
0.43% fail on Road wheels
- 0.35% fail on Attachment
- 0.080% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2003 cars)

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