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DU53 DXG

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,219 mi
Last recorded181,219 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 DXG
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 181,219 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 181,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 168,147 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 168,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 164,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 150,514 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres on legal limit

both cv boots have slight cracks but no holes visable

brake pipes coverd unable to check properley

brake slightly worn

deisal leak near filter

near side passenger seat has slight movement

near side rear flexi corroded

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut

steering rack boot slight damp

unable to check condition of all discs and pads due to wheel trims

unable to check pipes propley due to covers under vehicle

unable to check servo condition due to covers

Fail 1 May 2010 150,514 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres on legal limit

both cv boots have slight cracks but no holes visable

brake slightly worn

deisal leak near filter

near side passenger seat has slight movement

near side rear flexi corroded

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut

steering rack boot slight damp

unable to check condition of all discs and pads due to wheel trims

unable to check pipes propley due to covers under vehicle

unable to check servo condition due to covers

Pass 8 May 2009 137,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

aims on limits

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust corroded rear box corroded

front pads wearing thin

near side front tyre close to legal limit

rear pads slightly worn

second hand ball joints fitted at offside front lower ball joint

slight judder at front brakes second hand pads and discs replaced

wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2009 137,616 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

aims on limits

both rear tyres worn close to limit

exhaust corroded rear box corroded

near side front tyre close to legal limit

rear pads slightly worn

Fail 2 May 2008 116,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front wheel slightly binding

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 2 May 2008 116,356 miles

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front wheel slightly binding

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 10 Apr 2007 91,042 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,941 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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DU53 DXG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU53 DXG, 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 DU53 DXG registered?

DU53 DXG is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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