2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 MG ZS MOT pass rate and common faults

8,089 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,089 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    221 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    209 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.6%
  2. Brakes9.0%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 MG ZS?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2019 MG ZS cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,089 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 MG ZS?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 MG ZS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).