MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.3% pass rate
from 384 tests in 2021
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 ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.26% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.26% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.78% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electrical wiring (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.52% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Transmission (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Joints (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Hose
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe
      • 0.26% fail on System
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.52% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.26% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.52% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment

Search Good Garages