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MG ZS

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

Y3 URFMOT history

Y3 URF is a blue petrol MG ZS first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
99,020 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 URF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 URF was last recorded at 99,020 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,987 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,020 miles
  • 2025 – 97,987 miles
  • 2024 – 96,159 miles
  • 2023 – 94,939 miles
  • 2022 – 93,211 miles
  • 2021 – 91,348 miles
  • 2020 – 89,922 miles
  • 2019 – 89,041 miles
  • 2018 – 86,955 miles
  • 2017 – 84,551 miles
  • 2016 – 81,071 miles
  • 2015 – 76,538 miles
  • 2014 – 69,790 miles
  • 2013 – 65,716 miles
  • 2012 – 62,831 miles
  • 2011 – 59,603 miles
  • 2010 – 57,200 miles
  • 2009 – 53,758 miles
  • 2008 – 49,360 miles
  • 2007 – 43,965 miles
  • 2006 – 37,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion underneath of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,020 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    99,020 miles
    Test number
    728266417278
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail99,014 miles (+1,027)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    416676072508
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded from bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass97,987 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,987 miles
    Test number
    271960803453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath of vehicle

  4. Fail97,972 miles (+1,813)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    903726416480
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath of vehicle

  5. Pass96,159 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    996090584398
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Fail96,152 miles (+1,213)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,152 miles
    Test number
    189872264122
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floors both (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,939 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    438328498337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,860 miles (+1,649)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    740371934538
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,211 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,211 miles
    Test number
    243698914437
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded rear

  10. Fail93,192 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    654420608999
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass91,348 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    953041491198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,279 miles (+1,357)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    329108504826
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floors both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,922 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    389248548887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,112 miles (+71)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    741340893209
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass89,041 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    910277096487
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floors and offside front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass86,955 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,955 miles
    Test number
    481663978277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  17. Pass84,551 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,551 miles
    Test number
    795105515217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,539 miles (+3,468)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    364136543795
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass81,071 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,071 miles
    Test number
    359044947502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,538 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,538 miles
    Test number
    712285590854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,790 miles (+4,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    637665474239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOsr mudflap catching wheel & tyre

  22. Pass65,716 miles (+2,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    927569983286
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass62,831 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,831 miles
    Test number
    957527392249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,603 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,603 miles
    Test number
    125655881292
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  25. Pass59,603 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,603 miles
    Test number
    259875281287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,200 miles
    Test number
    463474870274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,200 miles (+3,442)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,200 miles
    Test number
    953314670277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  28. Pass53,758 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    863060389203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,665 miles (+4,305)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    593493579215
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  30. Pass49,360 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    543358998293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail49,356 miles (+5,391)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    791807198280
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass43,965 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    254658197258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass37,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    830060406308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 URF

Does Y3 URF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 URF is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 URF?
The MOT on Y3 URF is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 URF done?
Y3 URF was recorded at 99,020 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has Y3 URF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 URF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 URF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 URF find?
Y3 URF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside front coil spring corroded from bottom; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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