MG ZT MOT Results

Registered in 2004
60.1% pass rate
from 1,224 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2004 cars)
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 ZT is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.98% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.082% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.90% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.82% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.082% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Airbags
      • 0.25% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.65% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.57% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Tank
      • 0.082% fail on Hose
    • 0.49% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.082% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.082% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis
      • 0.41% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.082% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Towbar
      • 0.082% fail on Coupling
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.082% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.082% fail on Cabs
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.082% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.082% fail on Rams
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
    • 0.082% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.082% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.082% fail on Doors
      • 0.082% fail on Emergency exits

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