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WJ16 FKU

2016 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,067 mi
Last recorded103,067 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 MG 334,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FKU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 103,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking/perishing at outer wall and both tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 21 May 2025 92,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,224 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,278 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,555 miles

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

Offside 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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WJ16 FKU is a 2016 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 34,138 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 10 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ16 FKU registered?

WJ16 FKU is a 2016 MG 3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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