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CX53 BYW

2003 Fiat Motor Home

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,844 mi
Last recorded78,844 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motor Home39,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BYW
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Home
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 78,844 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all road wheels corroded

hand brake cables corroded

o/s and n/s front chassis legs repaired and undersealed

underside and components corroded

underside and components undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2026 78,840 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all road wheels corroded

hand brake cables corroded

o/s and n/s front chassis legs repaired and undersealed

underside and components corroded

underside and copmonents undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outside face of disc pitted and scored, this disc will not clean up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,780 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective all 3 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underneath coated in black waxoyl

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,975 miles

vehicle underneath rusty and coated in black waxoyl front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,070 miles

vehicle has had a thick coating of waxoyl applied underneath

vehicle underneath very rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,070 miles

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

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

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

vehicle underneath very rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,905 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,264 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tyres perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 59,379 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,600 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

l/h drive

Pass 13 May 2009 41,600 miles

l/h drive

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,504 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 72,504 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Home?

Based on 17,392 MOT tests across 901 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,888
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
901
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 206
Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 182
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
brake binding 153
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CX53 BYW is a 2003 Fiat Motor Home in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX53 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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CX53 BYW is a 2003 Fiat Motor Home, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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