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PO53 VNU

2003 Iris.bus Iveco

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,471 mi
Last recorded222,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Iris.bus Iveco117,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VNU
MakeIris.bus
ModelIveco
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 222,471 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 215,733 miles

All brake flexi ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

N/s headlamp aim on legal limit.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

O/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded but not to excess.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power door warning lamp illuminated but went off during test.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion. vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2014 215,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

All brake flexi ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s headlamp aim on legal limit.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

O/s/f and n/s/f inner wings corroded but not to excess.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power door warning lamp illuminated but went off during test.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion. vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2013 202,335 miles

Brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fuel tank damp - no leak evident.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 202,335 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Upper Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fuel tank damp - no leak evident.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 202,316 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

N/s/r lamp lens damaged but not showing incorrect light.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight fuel leak but not dripping.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 167,215 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

No tacho seal

Tachograph out of calibration.

Various passenger seat belts scuffed on edges.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 167,215 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

No tacho seal

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tachograph out of calibration.

Various passenger seat belts scuffed on edges.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 150,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 150,903 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 135,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 135,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,982 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 54,673 miles

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Iveco?

Based on 1,974 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
10,277
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Registration plate lamp not working 20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
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PO53 VNU is a 2003 Iris.bus Iveco in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Iris.bus Iveco models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 117,784 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 Iris.bus Iveco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iris.bus Iveco typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Iris.bus Iveco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO53 VNU is a 2003 Iris.bus Iveco, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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