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MG ZS MOT Results

Registered in 2018
86.7% pass rate
from 5,018 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the MG ZS is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.080% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.100% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.100% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.040% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.060% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.100% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.100% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (75% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.100% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.84% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Washers
    • 0.30% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.020% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.70% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Suspension (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.20% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Bracket
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering column (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play (35 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack (36 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.020% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.040% fail on Steering coupling (146 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Universal joint (146 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Electronic power steering (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.100% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.100% fail on Condition
    • 0.040% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.100% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.100% fail on Registration plates
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  • MG ZS (2017 on)
    Very affordable for a new SUV. Long standard warranty. Excellent boot space.

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