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SM53 EZF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,164 mi
Last recorded91,164 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EZF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 91,164 miles

brake hoses corroded/osf brake pipe corroded/front to rears corroded to limit

coil springs badly corroded

coolant level low

fuel tank and pipe badly corroded

nsf cv boot deteriorating /abs rings badly corroded

osr brake slight bind

parking brake travel/play

rear tyres perished

steering play

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 25 May 2016 87,011 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear @ rear to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit + worn on edge

slight play in inner rack joints

wipers slight torn front

Fail 26 May 2015 81,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded at inner edge

front cv boots perished

fuel tank corroded

n/sf wheel damaged

o/sf and both rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind at n/sf wheel

Pass 26 May 2015 81,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded at inner edge

front cv boots perished

fuel tank corroded

n/sf wheel damaged

o/sf and both rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind at n/sf wheel

Pass 28 May 2014 74,563 miles

drivers door interior trim insecure

exhaust front shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

fuel tank corroded and pipe badly corroded

ns front to rear brake pipe and osr section(over tank) brake pipe corroded /osf corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf tyre edge worn /rears slightly perished 2055016

play handbrake and gear lever

slight play steering

Fail 28 May 2014 74,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers door interior trim insecure

exhaust front shield insecure

front brake hoses corroded

fuel tank corroded and pipe badly corroded

ns front to rear brake pipe and osr section(over tank) brake pipe corroded /osf corroded

nsf brake slight bind

nsf tyre edge worn /rears slightly perished 2055016

play handbrake and gear lever

slight play steering

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,333 miles

exhaust flexi seperating

front brake hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes at rear and osr brake pipe slightly corroded

radiator lower deteriorated

suspect timing noise

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,333 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi seperating

front brake hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes at rear and osr brake pipe slightly corroded

radiator lower deteriorated

suspect timing noise

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,715 miles

exhaust corroded and flexi seperating

front brake discs pads worn to limit

lower radiator deteriorated

noise timing area

osr section brake pipe corroded / osr brake pipe corroded

osr tyre wall cut

play handbrake

slight play osf hub?

Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust corroded and flexi seperating

front brake discs pads worn to limit

lower radiator deteriorated

noise timing area

osr section brake pipe corroded / osr brake pipe corroded

osr tyre wall cut

play handbrake

slight play osf hub?

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,665 miles

belts perished

both rear tyres worn at edges, nail nsr tyre 2055016V

exhaust manifold shield insecure

nsr brake pipe corroded

play handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,251 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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SM53 EZF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM53 EZF, 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 SM53 EZF registered?

SM53 EZF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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