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AF03 UPS

2003 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,547 mi
Last recorded49,547 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UPS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 49,547 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,002 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 49,002 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,265 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,285 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,701 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,969 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD AND PERRISHED ON OUTER WALLS OF TYRES

REAR EXHAUST PIPE INTO BACK SILENCER CORRODED AND GETTING THIN AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,272 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,241 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,740 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,542 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,334 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel high

unable to see inner pads

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,779 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AF03 UPS is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 UPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF03 UPS is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UPS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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