MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2017
82.5% pass rate
from 326 tests in 2021
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (22 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system (30 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Electronic stability control (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility
    • 0.92% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on Wipers
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages