MG ZT MOT Results

Registered in 2005
56.3% pass rate
from 718 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZT is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.42% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Airbags
      • 0.28% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Bracket
    • 0.42% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.97% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rams (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.42% fail on Steering column (41 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.14% fail on Speedometer

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