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BU53 DWN

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,779 mi
Last recorded123,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DWN
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 123,779 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 111,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Out rigger Holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Back panel holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 108,595 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering multiple locations - vehicle should not be driven on the road and is in dangerous condition (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered on wax oil not allowing correct inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front arch corroded near front of strut but not within prescribed area

Fail 10 Mar 2022 104,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill near front of the leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered on wax oil not allowing correct inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front arch corroded near front of strut but not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,434 miles

all under vehicle/inner arches/brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,737 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front wheel inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,031 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension inner tops starting to slightly deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,639 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,534 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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BU53 DWN is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,509 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 DWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU53 DWN registered?

BU53 DWN is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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