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YN53 SUX

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,589 mi
Last recorded19,589 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 SUX
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 19,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn hub oil seal leaking (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 19,267 miles

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 192,648 miles

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

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

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess starting to crack and perish, both front (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 184,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 182,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021

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

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 14 Sep 2020

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected deflated (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected deflated (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2011 164,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 153,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 153,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 132,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 111,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,084 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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YN53 SUX is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YN53 SUX, 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 YN53 SUX registered?

YN53 SUX is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is YN53 SUX safe to buy?

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