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FN06 DJZ

2006 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Optare Alero62,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 DJZ
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (Rear Diff) [8.4.1(a)(i)]

Fail 4 Sep 2025 52,781 miles

Braking system leaking air leaking from compressor (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 52,245 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 52,240 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from hub (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from hub (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leaking grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 42,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 42,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light illuminated (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 29,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 16,057 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 16,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ball joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 14,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 13,639 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slight low reading 475

Pass 19 May 2018 12,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 9,224 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 6,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 6,148 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 5,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 4,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 3,153 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,153 miles

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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FN06 DJZ is a 2006 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,486 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 FN06 DJZ, 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 20 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN06 DJZ registered?

FN06 DJZ is a 2006 Optare Alero, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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