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YN03 ZWG

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,176 mi
Last recorded61,176 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ZWG
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,176 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 61,176 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 60,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 60,583 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter lower drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,326 miles

various minor oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,326 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

various minor oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,302 miles

Front brake imbalance at 22%

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,302 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,556 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,556 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,176 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 24,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,210 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2006 13,213 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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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.

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