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YN53 YGT

2003 Optare Alero

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YGT
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,409 miles

front suspension air bags perishing

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,659 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,087 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,821 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 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.

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