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EA53 ZTU

2003 Rover Streetwise

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZTU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 39,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2014 39,622 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2013 32,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 32,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,402 miles

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

both sides front brake disc worn

Fail 26 Nov 2011 32,402 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,494 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 22,494 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,554 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 18,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,711 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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EA53 ZTU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA53 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 ZTU registered?

EA53 ZTU is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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