MOT reliability

Mg Zr express td

Q: Is the Mg Zr express td reliable?

Across 25 Mg Zr express td vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

25 vehicles · 195 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 25 Mg Zr express td vehicles and 195 completed MOT tests, the Mg Zr express td has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,499 miles.

Vehicles

195

MOT tests

7,143

Avg miles / year

1.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mg Zr express td problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg Zr express td MOT tests:

Other92%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Brakes9%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Steering3%
Lamps & electrical3%
Visibility2%

Mg Zr express td pass rate by age

How the Mg Zr express td's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	20	85%
4	22	73%
5	22	68%
6	18	72%
7	12	83%
8	12	75%
9	10	70%
10	12	67%
11	13	54%
12	12	67%
13	8	75%
14	5	80%
15	6	67%
16	4	75%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%
19	3	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (25)

Most common Mg Zr express td MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Zr express td MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (7 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (4 times)

Mg Zr express td pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	1	10	60%	167,803
2005	3	32	69%	108,168
2004	8	90	72%	107,157
2003	7	56	77%	71,614

Mg Zr express td reliability FAQ

Across 25 Mg Zr express td vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg Zr express td MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

The typical Mg Zr express td in our data has covered around 93,499 miles.

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