MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front suspension air bags perishing
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed behind wheel (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind wheel (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure at axle (1.9.2a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near limit (7.1.2)
front suspension air bags perishing
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre inner tread wearing unevenly
slight bounce in steering drag link ends
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre inner tread wearing unevenly
slight bounce in steering drag link ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear prop shaft nuts lose
front brake pads getting slightly low??
front brake pipes (part of hose assembly) corroding
front exhaust deteriorating
nearside front suspension upper ball joint boot covered in sealant
rear brake discs worn, scored and corroding
wear in offside wiper linkage
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front brake pipes starting to corrode
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear brake disc starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN53 YGT is a 2003 Optare Alero in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 YN53 YGT, 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 YGT registered?
YN53 YGT is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 2 December 2003.
Is YN53 YGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN53 YGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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