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EF53 SFJ

2003 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,629 mi
Last recorded134,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Scudo88,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SFJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 134,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ehxaust tail pipe fouling body

Pass 31 Mar 2018 133,967 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 133,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,908 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 131,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 130,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,769 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2014 129,414 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,414 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,080 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 122,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,819 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 121,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 111,701 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front mirror outer casing damaged but not causing obstruction to drivers view to the rear

Nearside rear outrigger damaged

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front mirror outer casing damaged but not causing obstruction to drivers view to the rear

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2011 111,701 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front mirror outer casing damaged but not causing obstruction to drivers view to the rear

Nearside rear outrigger damaged

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front mirror outer casing damaged but not causing obstruction to drivers view to the rear

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2010
Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,866 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,959 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 39,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer tred worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer tred worn

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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EF53 SFJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 88,307 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 Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Scudo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF53 SFJ registered?

EF53 SFJ is a 2003 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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