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BT53 FOJ

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,011 mi
Last recorded125,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FOJ
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,011 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective air/bag light on (5.4.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer cv boots insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn from inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2017 89,563 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer gaiters adrift (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn from inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2016 76,815 miles

Both front discs pitted

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front discs pitted

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Dec 2014 67,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre wear outer edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,647 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,581 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,316 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front flexi exhaust slight leak of exhaust gas

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,913 miles

Front wiper blades spliting

Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,688 miles

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

Front wiper blades are spliting

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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BT53 FOJ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT53 FOJ, 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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BT53 FOJ is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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