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VU65 JHE

2015 MG 3

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 JHE
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 51,291 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 51,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 48,293 miles

Horn pitch high, still loud enough to alert drivers.

general condition of underside corroded including front and rear axle, brake pipes, suspension components and exhaust system all excessively corroded.

Fail 21 May 2025 48,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front subframe and rear axle heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 48,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 44,789 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 44,787 miles

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

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 41,236 miles

All brakepipes corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 6 May 2022 36,729 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 36,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 31,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 24,176 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked within tread area. 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (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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VU65 JHE is a 2015 MG 3 in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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.

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VU65 JHE is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 13 November 2015.

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