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YC53 FCT

2003 Rover Streetwise

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,891 mi
Last recorded97,891 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 FCT
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 97,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 88,553 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 88,549 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,906 miles

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

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

advise front and rear tyres worn low rears 3mm fronts 2to 0mminner edgers

advise front fog light near side lenz cracked

advise fuel tank dented

advise offside front fog light unit insurcure

front bumper offside broken

Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise front and rear tyres worn low rears 3mm fronts 2to 0mminner edgers

advise front fog light near side lenz cracked

advise fuel tank dented

advise offside front fog light unit insurcure

front bumper offside broken

Pass 12 Jan 2013 78,237 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 78,237 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,855 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2011 71,484 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

front bumper damaged

power steering belt cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,831 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 53,831 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,064 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,064 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,134 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
Full Rover Streetwise reliability report

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YC53 FCT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC53 FCT, 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 YC53 FCT registered?

YC53 FCT is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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