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FG53 PSY

2003 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ulysse77,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PSY
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 145,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,115 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,953 miles

drivers seat base loose

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,978 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,842 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,842 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,113 miles

fuel lamp on dash

n/s/f wiper rubber split

part of high level brake lamp inop

rear seats removed

Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,113 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fuel lamp on dash

n/s/f wiper rubber split

part of high level brake lamp inop

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

extra load tyres fitted to front hr on o/s/r m&s fitted on n/s/r

no water to rear washers

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on outer edges (recommend tyres)

o/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,211 miles

rear exhaust knocking on body when vehicle started

Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,112 miles

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

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

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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FG53 PSY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG53 PSY, 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 FG53 PSY registered?

FG53 PSY is a 2003 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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