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VU15 LWJ

2015 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,789 mi
Last recorded44,789 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 LWJ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 44,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 44,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged, no cords showing at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroding lightly on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 38,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 38,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 38,122 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very low on oil only just up to minimum mark on dip stick

Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,506 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 14,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU15 LWJ is a 2015 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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 11 years old, this MG 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU15 LWJ registered?

VU15 LWJ is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 16 April 2015.

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