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CU18 ZYF

2018 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,900 mi
Last recorded29,900 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 ZYF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 29,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 29,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on outer edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 26,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on outer edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake check on re test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 22,296 miles

advice nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,416 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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CU18 ZYF is a 2018 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU18 ZYF registered?

CU18 ZYF is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 17 March 2018.

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