MG ZT MOT Results

Registered in 2002

56.7% pass rate

from 441 tests in 2021

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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 ZT is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Suspension
- 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.45% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
- 6.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Springs
  - 2.5% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.5% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.45% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.91% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
18% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 6.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.8% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.1% fail on Brake pads
- 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.1% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.23% fail on Lever
- 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.23% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.23% fail on Other components
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
9.3% fail on Visibility
- 5.0% fail on Washers
- 3.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.23% fail on Driver's view
- 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.23% fail on Windscreen
6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.91% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.68% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Airbags
  - 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag
6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.68% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Seats
  - 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.45% fail on Chassis
  - 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.23% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.23% fail on Bracket
- 0.23% fail on Body
  - 0.23% fail on Other body component
- 0.23% fail on Doors
  - 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition
5.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition
4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
2.5% fail on Steering
- 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
- 0.68% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.68% fail on Steering rack
- 0.23% fail on Power steering
  - 0.23% fail on Operation
1.4% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.91% fail on Registration plates