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C13 FYF

2018 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 MG 328,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 FYF
MakeMG
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 63,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,698 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 13 Dec 2024 107,695 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,648 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn and nearing fail limit ( front arm front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn and near fail limit ( front arm front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing round outer wall ( strongly advise change out soon ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,113 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,555 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r coil spring tail broken off

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,297 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C13 FYF is a 2018 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

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What year was C13 FYF registered?

C13 FYF is a 2018 MG 3, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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