MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.2% pass rate
from 362 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.28% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.55% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Cable
        • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.83% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.55% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Axles
      • 0.28% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Tank
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Seats
      • 0.55% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.28% fail on Floor
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.55% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Horn
      • 0.28% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.28% fail on Switch
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.83% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.83% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.83% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.83% fail on Power steering
      • 0.55% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates

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