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BT53 FCZ

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FCZ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,607 miles

exhaust back box is corroded and splitting

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 64,757 miles

battery inascouly mounted

both front brake discs worn

misting of oil around power stering rack

nearside front outer cv boot bady cracked

Fail 8 May 2012 64,757 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery inascouly mounted

both front brake discs worn

misting of oil around power stering rack

nearside front outer cv boot bady cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,976 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 37,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Warning Lamp On

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,873 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,722 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,872 miles

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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BT53 FCZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT53 FCZ, 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 BT53 FCZ registered?

BT53 FCZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BT53 FCZ safe to buy?

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