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YN03 NFA

2003 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,662 mi
Last recorded175,662 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 NFA
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 175,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 174,567 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 174,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osr disc guard insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 174,446 miles

Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Air/vacuum reservoir mountings/securing straps fractured (3.6.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Air/vacuum reservoir mountings/securing straps fractured (3.6.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant low

Pass 25 May 2016 173,261 miles

Engine oil leak

Unable check wheel nuts due to covers bolted on

Fail 5 Apr 2016 173,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed in numerous places due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 2nd drag link from the front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipes chaffing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed pipe chaffing wheel arch at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Both rear seat belt recepticles missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly chafed foot brake valve pipe and fitting chaffed (3.6.B.2c)

Excessive engine oil leak

Exhaust silencer fouling park brake chamber

Pass 6 Feb 2015 167,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 161,320 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 146,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,292 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,597 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,271 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,054 miles

1.Small fuel leak. †2.o/s/r hand brake cable protection rubbed †

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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YN03 NFA is a 2003 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YN03 NFA, 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 YN03 NFA registered?

YN03 NFA is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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