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BG53 JHH

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,788 mi
Last recorded157,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JHH
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 157,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component insecure Next to transmission. Broken away from securing bracket. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting fractured Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine torque reaction excessively worn bush.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wiring adrift.

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

Offside Front Brake pad wiring adrift

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the system requires adjustment or repair.

Airbox housing adrift in engine bay.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 155,372 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 155,339 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 148,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 139,427 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 139,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 107,492 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,400 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,962 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,473 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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BG53 JHH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG53 JHH, 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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BG53 JHH is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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