MG ZR MOT Results

Registered in 2004
59.6% pass rate
from 1,155 tests in 2021
(12% 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 ZR is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Switch (43 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 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)
      • 0.95% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.087% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.087% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.43% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.087% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.087% fail on Tank
      • 0.087% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.087% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.61% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.087% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.087% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Spark ignition (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.087% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.087% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.087% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.87% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.43% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.087% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.087% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.087% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.087% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
      • 0.17% fail on Rams (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Operation
      • 0.087% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.087% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.87% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates

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