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YV03 MVF

2003 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Optare Alero98,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 MVF
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 119,022 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,297 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,297 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,822 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 102,202 miles

MINOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK ON SILENCER. FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,300 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 86,264 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2008 86,226 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 79,105 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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