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FV53 FZC

2004 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,093 mi
Last recorded192,093 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover Streetwise51,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FZC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 192,093 miles

Central Rear Inner sills to floor in poor condition.

Central Rear axle bushes in poor condition.

Nearside Rear tyre slighty out of shape

Offside Front Oil leak oil filter? ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 3 Nov 2016 192,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Inner sills to floor in poor condition.

Central Rear axle bushes in poor condition.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slighty out of shape

Offside Front Oil leak oil filter? ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2015 179,413 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 179,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 179,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2014 166,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp aims are slightly deteriorated

both inner sills/floor corroding

rear suspension components are corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 166,228 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp aims are slightly deteriorated

both inner sills/floor corroding

rear suspension components are corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 155,570 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 155,570 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 143,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 134,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,364 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill cover fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 123,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,165 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 97,165 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin and worn uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,663 miles

offside front indicator lens cover insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,385 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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FV53 FZC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,781 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 FV53 FZC, 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 22 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV53 FZC is a 2004 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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