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DU03 LHG

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 LHG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,716 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres inner edge tread wear

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear park brake lower effort, adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 5 Apr 2018 154,523 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres inner edge tread wear

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear park brake lower effort, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 5 Apr 2017 135,270 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front to rear brake pipe hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,191 miles

OFF SIDE REAR , NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO 1.6M LIMIT

PASSENGER MIDDLE ROW OUTER SEATS MISSING BELTS NOT CHECKED

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,675 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,591 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 100,591 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 95,463 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,536 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

rear brake disc in poor condition

wear in n/s front anti-roll bar link joints

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,923 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 80,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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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DU03 LHG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 DU03 LHG, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU03 LHG registered?

DU03 LHG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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