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DU03 LHR

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,967 mi
Last recorded153,967 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 153,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 153,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 141,764 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 141,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 129,311 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 129,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,985 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 115,980 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 94,652 miles

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

generally tatty all round

o/s/f door trim missing but still opens from inside

surface corrosion underneath looks like vehicle been stood some time

Fail 1 Aug 2007 94,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,955 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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DU03 LHR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

DU03 LHR is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is DU03 LHR safe to buy?

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