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BJ04 VMR

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,933 mi
Last recorded116,933 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VMR
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,933 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

wipers worn

Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

o/s front tyre on limit front discsc corroded

wipers worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,454 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs and pads

o/s cv boot

o/s rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 104,444 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s front indicator out (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s head light out (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs and pads

o/s cv boot

o/s rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,151 miles

nearside and offside rear parking brake efficiency just met requirements.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,778 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,239 miles

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

bottom n/s/f suspension strut slight oil patch

Fail 14 Mar 2007 15,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bottom n/s/f suspension strut slight oil patch

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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BJ04 VMR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ04 VMR, 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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What year was BJ04 VMR registered?

BJ04 VMR is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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