MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure cable loose in hub (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened split as marked (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated badly perrished (2.4.D.1b)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
MINOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK ON SILENCER. FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YV03 MVF is a 2003 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YV03 MVF, 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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How do I check the history of YV03 MVF?
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What year was YV03 MVF registered?
YV03 MVF is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 20 June 2003.
Is YV03 MVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV03 MVF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YV03 MVF have outstanding finance?
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