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DS53 FGG

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,696 mi
Last recorded225,696 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FGG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 225,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 225,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 195,652 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

front and rear brake disc corroded

nsr light cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 161,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2009 161,311 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 138,690 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 138,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 79,429 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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DS53 FGG is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS53 FGG, 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 DS53 FGG registered?

DS53 FGG is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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