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FA53 BRZ

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BRZ
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 97,050 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear hand brake cable worn

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,212 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear additional lights not working

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,957 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch around strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 91,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,142 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,401 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,638 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,001 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,197 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 71,515 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,219 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,219 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,304 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,304 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,178 miles

Slight bind on nearside front brake. (Borderline)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,691 miles

Rear underside of vehicle covered. †Handbrake travel. †

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorhome?

Based on 51,040 MOT tests across 2,628 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
1,988
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,628
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 606
Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 510
brake binding 488
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 451
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FA53 BRZ is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,509 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 Motorhome fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 BRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FA53 BRZ is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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