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BE52 FUN

2003 Optare Alero

Pink Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,703 mi
Last recorded187,703 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE52 FUN
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 187,703 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre worn uneven

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 179,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 110,447 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2009 110,447 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2007 109,763 miles

front bumper split

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,218 miles

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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BE52 FUN is a 2003 Optare Alero in Pink with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BE52 FUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BE52 FUN registered?

BE52 FUN is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is BE52 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE52 FUN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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