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FD53 VJJ

2003 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorhome39,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VJJ
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 60,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,572 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber on rear silencer perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and pealing away.

Fail 5 Jun 2024 59,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All 3 wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber on rear silencer perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and pealing away.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,891 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and pealing away.

Fail 17 Apr 2023 58,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All 3 wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and tyre 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and tyre 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and pealing away.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,938 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin is corroded and pealing off.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,536 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished on outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin is pealing off.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 57,536 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All three. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished on outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin is pealing off.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,260 miles

Front Tyres have cracks in sidewall but not to cords

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres rubber deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,260 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyres have cracks in sidewall but not to cords

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

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

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

Rear tyres rubber deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,322 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

all excaust mountings corroded

dampness around fuel pump area

raditor under pannel corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,444 miles

nearside rear bumper corner insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2014 44,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

nearside rear bumper corner insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,399 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 36,399 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,202 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear bumper/body corner damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear bumper/body corner damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,873 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,054 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,054 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,252 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 16,252 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 12,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,090 miles

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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FD53 VJJ 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 58.6%.

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 FD53 VJJ, 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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FD53 VJJ is a 2003 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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