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PJ53 FHK

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FHK
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 94,162 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished inbetween tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 94,148 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished inbetween tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,561 miles

both rear sills and drop sills very corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear sills and drop sills very corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on outside edge

Pass 27 May 2016 76,897 miles

fuel pipes corroding

nearside door mirror glass damaged

plat in steering colum

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 76,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes corroding

nearside door mirror glass damaged

plat in steering colum

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 66,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 48,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,555 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,555 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,636 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,673 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,266 miles

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

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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PJ53 FHK 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 PJ53 FHK, 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 PJ53 FHK registered?

PJ53 FHK is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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