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YN53 YGV

2003 Optare Alero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YGV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 136,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 136,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering retaining device missing drag link split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 136,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,612 miles

Multiple Ball Joints Have Slight Play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,568 miles

slight play in front steering drag links

Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,054 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 111,448 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 111,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,800 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,425 miles

nearside front bumper corner damaged (no sharpe edges)

nearside rear lens damaged but lights ok (no white showing)

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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YN53 YGV is a 2003 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 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 YN53 YGV, 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 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN53 YGV registered?

YN53 YGV is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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