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GJ20 ZJY

2020 MG 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,037 mi
Last recorded40,037 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 MG 322,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ20 ZJY
MakeMG
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 40,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 39,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,806 miles

Front all damage and sharp edge covered in duct tape

Fail 15 Feb 2025 27,761 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill broken causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and pun in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 19 Feb 2024 19,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 19,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 14,397 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 14,397 miles

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

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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GJ20 ZJY is a 2020 MG 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 22,107 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 6 years old, this MG 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ20 ZJY registered?

GJ20 ZJY is a 2020 MG 3, first registered on 27 March 2020.

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