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DS53 FGM

2004 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,869 mi
Last recorded108,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ulysse83,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear registrationplate deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2010 108,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear registrationplate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,113 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 98,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,430 miles

front brake discs worn

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 78,243 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,995 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 FGM is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DS53 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

DS53 FGM is a 2004 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is DS53 FGM safe to buy?

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