Is the MG ZS ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 29,268 MOT tests, around 95% of MG ZS models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 75% petrol, 24% electric. Every petrol ZS in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Electric ZS models are always compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 95%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 29,268
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
ZS ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many ZS models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant32 tested | Compliant586 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant340 tested | Compliant309 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant6,904 tested | Compliant5,504 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant8,025 tested | Compliant658 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,085 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant350 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely compliant49 tested | – |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard261 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard392 tested | – |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard299 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard251 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard93 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the ZS
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006). Electric versions always comply.
- Petrol (75% of ZS models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Electric (24% of ZS models tested): always compliant.
Thinking of buying one? Check how ZS models fare at the MOT too: see the MG ZS MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MG ZS for London: what the MOT data shows
The MG ZS models in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2022. 2020 was the most common year, with 12,408 tests (42% of the total), and half were registered in 2019 or later.
Almost every ZS in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2022) passed first time 92% of the time at 25,279 miles on average, and the oldest (2001) passed 59% at 99,689 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol ZS models likely to comply are from 2006. 49 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 57% of the time and averaged 88,767 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the ZS's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working on dipped beam" (2.0% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.6%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 14.2% of tests.
Overall, 84% of ZS models passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 29,601 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
About this data
Based on 29,268 first MOT tests of the MG ZS carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 29,268 MOT tests say about the MG ZS and London's ULEZ.
Is the MG ZS ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 95% of ZS models on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol ZS years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol ZS models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific ZS is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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