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S55 ESX

2002 Optare Alero

Multi-colour Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ESX
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 146,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 130,374 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,715 miles

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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S55 ESX is a 2002 Optare Alero in Multi-colour with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 ESX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S55 ESX registered?

S55 ESX is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is S55 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 ESX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S55 ESX have outstanding finance?

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