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BF03 FCJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,134 mi
Last recorded65,134 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FCJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,134 miles

srs light on (air bag)

front brake discs getting worn

osr tyre perished.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake shoes skimming drum

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BF03 FCJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF03 FCJ?

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What year was BF03 FCJ registered?

BF03 FCJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BF03 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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