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OY53 HFA

2003 Rover Streetwise

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,339 mi
Last recorded70,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HFA
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,314 miles

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Seat missing at time of retest

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,729 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,688 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/R and O/S/R sills starting to corrode.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 61,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R and O/S/R sills starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2011 51,456 miles

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

rear shoes require adjusting

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,456 miles

rear shoes require adjusting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,797 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 45,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,558 miles

travel in hand brake lever efficient at time of test.

Fail 31 Dec 2009 39,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

travel in hand brake lever efficient at time of test.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,785 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,063 miles

handbrake has travel but not considered excessive and accepted at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2007 27,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake has travel but not considered excessive and accepted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,213 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,934 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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OY53 HFA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OY53 HFA, 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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OY53 HFA is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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