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FY53 YTX

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,623 mi
Last recorded144,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YTX
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,623 miles

15 inch wheels on the fronts and 16 inch wheels fitted to the rear

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2016 144,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

15 inch wheels on the fronts and 16 inch wheels fitted to the rear

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 May 2015 129,728 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 129,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 121,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 121,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,997 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,984 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 111,894 miles

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 11 Apr 2011 103,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 103,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,352 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 55,175 miles

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

off side rear wheel out of shape

rear exhaust is blowing (repaired with paste but is in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,744 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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FY53 YTX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FY53 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

FY53 YTX is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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