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YR52 WNE

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests9 (2 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate22.2%

Mileage

174,694 mi
Last recorded174,694 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 WNE
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 174,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone ball joint cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner track rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front AIR BAG BADLY CRACKED AND DETERIORATED

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AREA

Fail 25 May 2026 174,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TANK CAP NOT SECURE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking EXCESS OIL LEAK STEERING BOX AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL REAR PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE AT DIFF FLANGE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front AIR BAG BADLY CRACKED AND DETERIORATED

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE AREA

Pass 5 May 2025 173,697 miles

BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS PERISHED & SPLITING

Fail 28 Apr 2025 173,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking FLUID LEAK AT STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking LEAK AT RESOVIOR OR PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AIR CONDITION PIPES INSECURE UNDER BONNET

BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS PERISHED & SPLITING

Pass 28 Mar 2024 173,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak at engine

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front air bags perished and light cracks

Fail 27 Mar 2024 173,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front air bags perished and cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

excess coolant leak at engine

Fail 22 Mar 2024 173,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks at outside of side door (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front air bags perished and cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

excess coolant leak at engine

Fail 8 Mar 2024 173,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

various tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2024 172,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front of drag link at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bags cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bags cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

various tyre sidewalls cracked

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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YR52 WNE is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 22.2%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 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 YR52 WNE, 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 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR52 WNE registered?

YR52 WNE is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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