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BF53 MMX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,755 mi
Last recorded69,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MMX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,304 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,763 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,684 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted). †screw in nearside rear tyre. †

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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BF53 MMX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF53 MMX, 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 BF53 MMX registered?

BF53 MMX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is BF53 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 MMX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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