MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak
brake pipes coated in protective covering
brake pipes poor condition in securing clips
engine managment light on
front passenger door handle broken door does open
front tyre size different front rear
offside front and offside rear tyres near wear markers
offside front speed sensor cracked
power steering resivor cap faulty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng man light on
front passenger door handle broken door does open
power steering reservoir cap missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light lit
general corrosion to body and chassis
offside front tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine management light lit
general corrosion to body and chassis
offside front tyre inner shoulder worn smooth
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine man light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
srs light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH52 ZXS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FH52 ZXS, 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.
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What year was FH52 ZXS registered?
FH52 ZXS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2003.
Is FH52 ZXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH52 ZXS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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