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BD53 YHW

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,163 mi
Last recorded140,163 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YHW
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,163 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body has been undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2024 122,585 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle o/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip broken and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis plate missing

n/s/rear and middle seats missimg at time of test

n/s/rear seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2023 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle o/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip broken and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis plate missing

n/s/rear and middle seats missimg at time of test

n/s/rear seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear and o/s middle rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread devoid outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread devoid outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot insecure clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread devoid outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Standard fitment seat belt missing middle n/s and central rear ()

chassis plate missing

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pot boot small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c/v boot small split or cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot insecure clip not fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat missing seat and seat belt not tested

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chassis plate missing

travil on hand brake and low on n/s rear

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c/v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pot boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear seat missing seat and seat belt not tested

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top boot clip not fitted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis plate missing

travel on hand brake and low on n/s rear

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,488 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,625 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 27,816 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 11,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 6,813 miles

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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BD53 YHW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 BD53 YHW, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD53 YHW is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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