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AJ54 ZVZ

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,282 mi
Last recorded144,282 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZVZ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 144,282 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Main joining pipe for filler neck to fuel tank, deteriorating. IE cracking , away from the hose clipped areas. Suggest replacement fairly soon (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Adjacent to, steering rack and engine stabiliser mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats rear of drivers row ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Axle tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in in tread grooves and sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split/ damage to gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 144,055 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle was empty (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack/corrosion around weld on exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in in tread grooves and sidewall to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split/ damage to gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Protective dust shield/rubber boot damaged too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged. Close proximity to lower balljoint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves, the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves, the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,396 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves, the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fouling on outer driveshaft joint (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves, the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 141,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 141,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,685 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating slightly (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight U.V. Discolouration of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sway bar/Watts linkage corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 140,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat and centre areas. A FULL EMISSIONS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER REPAIR (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer front face. Pipe/silencer cracked/broken and loose. A FULL EMISSIONS TEST WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe to steering rack mounting at 'highly stressed' area corroded and holes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint internals look to be corroding. Recommend new arm assembly (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Brake caliper lever for parking brake system (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Hardly working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Sooty (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst corroded and blowing around welded joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight U.V. Discolouration of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sway bar/Watts linkage corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake travel quite long. There IS sufficient reserve travel though. Maybe air in system

Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rigid part of flexy pipe to caliper corroding slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 138,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. Well within prescribed areas for seat/seat belt anchorage and suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe Flexible brake pipe to brake caliper has been substituted with a 'Rigid' brake pipe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. Well within seat/seat belt anchorage and suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Mainly to off side rear (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rigid part of flexy pipe to caliper corroding slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut, but is losing C.V. joint grease to a point (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced However, there is a possibility near side rear has incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation lagging significantly on off side. 97kg and not locking. Where as near side is 199kg and locking

Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight from rear of engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight from rear of engine ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,334 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 131,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,727 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 113,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,034 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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AJ54 ZVZ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 83,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 ZVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 ZVZ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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