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YF18 VXS

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,412 mi
Last recorded30,412 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 VXS
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 30,412 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 30,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 24,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025
Pass 8 Jan 2024 21,824 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 19,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 19,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 17,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 17,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,457 miles

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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YF18 VXS is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 28,196 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 8 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF18 VXS?

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What year was YF18 VXS registered?

YF18 VXS is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is YF18 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 VXS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF18 VXS have outstanding finance?

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