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VU65 JJZ

2015 MG 3

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 MG 336,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 JJZ
MakeMG
Model3
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 69,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 58,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,323 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 51,313 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Arch liner loose, catching tyre

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,612 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 44,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms on

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,066 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 30,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 29,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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 JJZ is a 2015 MG 3 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJZ is a 2015 MG 3, first registered on 9 November 2015.

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