MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise engine oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Rear Tank strap temp repair
Oil leak
advise slight wear in n\s rear brake calipier pins
Oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN53 YGW is a 2003 Optare Alero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YGW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YN53 YGW?
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What year was YN53 YGW registered?
YN53 YGW is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is YN53 YGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN53 YGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YN53 YGW have outstanding finance?
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