MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN53 WZF is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?
YN53 WZF is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is YN53 WZF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN53 WZF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YN53 WZF have outstanding finance?
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