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VBZ 1597

2003 Eunos Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,753 mi
Last recorded143,753 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Eunos Roadster120,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 1597
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 143,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 139,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 137,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,347 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,483 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 131,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyres perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 127,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 125,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 124,135 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2009 122,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 117,958 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 115,972 miles

How Reliable is the Eunos Roadster?

Based on 3,940 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
2,743
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
fog lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 78
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VBZ 1597 is a 2003 Eunos Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 120,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBZ 1597, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Eunos Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBZ 1597 registered?

VBZ 1597 is a 2003 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is VBZ 1597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBZ 1597 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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