MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
smell of fuel under car
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear \ off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive off side and near side floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear \ off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive off side and near side floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan corroded
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front floors rusting off side and near side
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front floors rusting off side and near side
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front flexi section of exhaust cover edetriorated and centre section slightly corroded at joints
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
offside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre has slight cracks appearing in the sidewall and in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front flexi section of exhaust cover edetriorated and centre section slightly corroded at joints
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
offside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated
offside rear tyre has slight cracks appearing in the sidewall and in poor condition
Evidence of nearside front brake binding - advise repair
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres slightly worn on outer side wall
Both front brake discs worn and corroded advise replacement
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs worn and corroded advise replacement
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare wheel missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YF53 ZTL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YF53 ZTL, 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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YF53 ZTL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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