2019 MG ZS · 22,234 MOT tests
2019 MG ZS reliability
2019 MG ZSs fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 ZS years (22,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG ZSs: 18.3%)
- 17.9%
- first-time fail rate (all MG ZSs: 18.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,025
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,234
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.4% of tests fail here (264% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 MG ZS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Suspension0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.73%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Main beam headlamp not working 1.47%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.49%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.6%)
Is a 2019 MG ZS reliable?
2019 MG ZSs fail 17.9% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 ZS years (22,234 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 MG ZS MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.73% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.7% of tests), main beam headlamp not working (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 MG ZS have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 MG ZS shows 28,025 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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