MOT Status
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76,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault intermittant fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Service brake excessively fluctuating on pedal during hard braking/ pedal pulsates with knocking noises from abs unit (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp dim in operation
Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished & cracked in tread section
Nearside Rear Position lamp dim in operation
Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished & cracked in tread section
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor
Offside Rear Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe
Coolant leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre perished, cracked & worn on edges
Nearside Front Upper suspension joint worn
Nearside Head lamp beam pattern poor
Nearside Rear Tyre perished, cracked & worn unevenly
Offside Brake light dim in operation
Nearside Front Headlight beam pattern poor
Nearside Front Play in upper suspension ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre perished and worn unevenly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre slight perished
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
Nearside Rear tyre slight perished
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all brakes slightly tight to spin
rear exhaust section corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
all brakes slightly tight to spin
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYER HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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WJ53 YYX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 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 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ53 YYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WJ53 YYX registered?
WJ53 YYX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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