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PF53 KFC

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,500 mi
Last recorded66,500 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 KFC
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 66,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear chassis panels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear chassis panels showing signs of corrosion

lambda sensor not fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,428 miles

child seat in rear could not inspect nsf belt

front coil springs corroded

slight blow from the exhaust and rear and center joint

various brake pipes corroded

vechile under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,468 miles

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

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

fooetbrake reserve travel low

underside has surface corrosion in several places

Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside has surface corrosion in several places

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,694 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe rusty in places

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 31,794 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,986 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 24,978 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,368 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 22,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,850 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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PF53 KFC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF53 KFC, 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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PF53 KFC is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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