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BK17 HSZ

2017 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,502 mi
Last recorded85,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 HSZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,182 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 71,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,550 miles

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

Coolant leak short steel pipe under sump corroded ()

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,886 miles

Central Front coolant pipe under sump corroded covered in grease

Pass 10 Oct 2020 44,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,155 miles

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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BK17 HSZ is a 2017 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK17 HSZ registered?

BK17 HSZ is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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