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FY53 FON

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FON
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,238 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 110,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 93,398 miles

light surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

light surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,036 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,100 miles

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

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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FY53 FON 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 81.8%.

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 FY53 FON, 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 FY53 FON registered?

FY53 FON is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is FY53 FON safe to buy?

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