MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sill covers and slight corrosion on outer sills
slight damp at power steering
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Rear tyres very slight cracking
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
outer sill covers and very slight damp at power steering rack
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Rear tyres very slight cracking
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
outer sill covers and very slight damp at power steering rack
Front coil spring corroded both and rears slight (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure track rod arm mount loose (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded both and rears slight (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sill covers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?
Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 EWZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 EF53 EWZ, 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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EF53 EWZ is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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