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MG ZR MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.1% pass rate
from 859 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 ZR is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Flexible couplings (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.81% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Linkage
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.4% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Other components
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment

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