MG ZS MOT Results
Registered in 200246.2% pass rate
from 1,012 tests in 2017
(8.4% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZS is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Suspension
(23% worse than other 2002 cars)
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12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Subframe mounting (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Spring mounting
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.099% fail on Drive shafts
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11% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.8% fail on Condition
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2.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (46% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
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2.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.30% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.20% fail on Attachment
- 0.099% fail on Condition
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0.99% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.89% fail on Rear
- 0.20% fail on Front
- 0.89% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.69% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (26 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.40% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.20% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.099% fail on Condition
- 0.099% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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12% fail on
Prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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25% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp
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6.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.9% fail on Front lamps
- 3.0% fail on Rear lamps
- 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp (40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Battery (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.099% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.099% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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2.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.2% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.099% fail on Tell tale
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0.69% fail on
Direction indicators
(74% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Individual lamps (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.099% fail on All direction indicators
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0.69% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Horn
- 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.099% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.099% fail on Switch
- 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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25% fail on
Brakes
(49% worse than other 2002 cars)
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 14% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Rear wheels (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Front wheels (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.20% fail on Brake operation
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
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7.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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6.7% fail on
Components
- 6.5% fail on Pipes (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Hoses (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Cylinders (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Leaks
- 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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6.7% fail on
Components
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3.6% fail on
Hub components
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
- 0.30% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.7% fail on ABS
- 0.59% fail on Restricted movement
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Pedal
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0.099% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.099% fail on Lever
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19% fail on
Brake performance
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Tyres
- 4.5% fail on Tread depth
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.59% fail on Size/type
- 0.20% fail on Valve stem
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8.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 6.9% fail on Exhaust system (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Emissions
- 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.20% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.099% fail on Tank
- 0.099% fail on Pipe
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7.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.8% fail on Wipers
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 0.89% fail on Windscreen
- 0.30% fail on Bonnet
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7.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(79% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.7% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.89% fail on
Seat belts
(65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas (74% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.099% fail on Requirements
- 0.099% fail on Attachment
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6.9% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Body condition
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1.5% fail on
Vehicle structure
(170% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Doors
- 0.69% fail on Passengers other
- 0.40% fail on Drivers
- 0.30% fail on Passengers front
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1.4% fail on
Seats
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Drivers (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Passengers
- 0.099% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.099% fail on Body security
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0.099% fail on
Load security
- 0.099% fail on Bootlid
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3.6% fail on
Steering
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
- 1.9% fail on Track rod end
- 0.79% fail on Steering rack
- 0.099% fail on Ball joint
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0.59% fail on
Power steering
- 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.20% fail on Operation
- 0.20% fail on Other components
- 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
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0.69% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.69% fail on Registration plate
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0.30% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment