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AY53 YFM

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YFM
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,797 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2024 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pads worn under 1.5mm / binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,064 miles

Offside front Abs sensor ring broken.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,395 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,015 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and has a nail in tread

Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,015 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,864 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slightly uneven treadwear n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,447 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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AY53 YFM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 YFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 YFM registered?

AY53 YFM is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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