MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter lower drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
various minor oil leaks
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
various minor oil leaks
Centre centre prop mount/ bearing bolt missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
rear number plate taped on with duck tape
Centre centre prop mount/ bearing bolt missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted tank strap (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear number plate taped on with duck tape
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear exhaust tail pipe missing however gases emit the rear of the vehicle
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Tested with 16 passenger seats fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
TESTED WITH 12 SEATS FITTED AND WHEEL CHAIR RESTRAINT
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
TESTED WITH 12 SEATS FITTED AND WHEEL CHAIR RESTRAINT
Front brake imbalance at 22%
Nearside Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal rubber pad worn but serviceable.
Front brake imbalance at 22%
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both n/s tyres outer side wall scuffed
both rear hubs damp
o/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed
vehicle presented with 8 passenger seats
Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both n/s tyres outer side wall scuffed
both rear hubs damp
o/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed
vehicle presented with 8 passenger seats
Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN03 ZWG is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YN03 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?
YN03 ZWG is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 20 June 2003.
Is YN03 ZWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN03 ZWG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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