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AE16 ZXU

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,287 mi
Last recorded48,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZXU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 24,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 18,059 miles

"tie" removed from LH front seat belt before starting test.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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AE16 ZXU is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE16 ZXU registered?

AE16 ZXU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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