2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 MG ZS MOT pass rate and common faults

325 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 325 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  10. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Brakes11.4%
  3. Suspension9.2%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 MG ZS?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2017 MG ZS cars passed their MOT first time, across 325 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 MG ZS?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 MG ZS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).