MG ZT MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.9% pass rate
from 916 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZT is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.98% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.2% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.44% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.87% fail on Condition
      • 0.55% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.22% fail on Airbags
      • 0.22% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.87% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.55% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Undertray
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
        • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.66% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition

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