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MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.1% pass rate
from 439 tests in 2021
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 ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (74% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.68% fail on Seats
      • 0.68% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.91% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Other leaks (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.23% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.23% fail on Undertray
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.91% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Pump
    • 0.23% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates

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