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SD17 ESU

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,858 mi
Last recorded68,858 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 ESU
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,858 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front brake pads look low

advise o/s n/s rear shockers corroded but not leaking or excessive

advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to parts of 2x front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,133 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to parts of front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2025 60,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded and bushes worn but not excessive

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

advise slight corrosion to parts of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,764 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive also o/s n/s front lower suspension arms and rear axle

advise slight leak from exhaust at middle section advise to replace

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 39,463 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,503 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 30,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 22,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 18,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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SD17 ESU is a 2017 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 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 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 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD17 ESU registered?

SD17 ESU is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SD17 ESU safe to buy?

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