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UDH 703W

2003 MG Roadster

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,793 mi
Last recorded2,793 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Roadster13,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDH 703W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 2,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 2,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 2,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 2,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 2,604 miles

Nail in tyre both fronts ()

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 2,553 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both perished (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 30 Sep 2015 2,286 miles

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,580 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 1,417 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 1,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 1,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 1,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 426 miles

front pads due to age

Pass 7 Dec 2005 409 miles

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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UDH 703W is a 2003 MG Roadster in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UDH 703W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 23 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UDH 703W registered?

UDH 703W is a 2003 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is UDH 703W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDH 703W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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