MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2004
56.8% pass rate
from 599 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catch
      • 0.50% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Undertray
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Axles
      • 0.17% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.67% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (96% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates

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