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FG53 WJC

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

173,516 mi
Last recorded173,516 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WJC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 173,516 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 173,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 171,497 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s - lenses deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both n/s and o/s - leaf springs corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 168,544 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle, several suspension components, exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 167,882 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened leaf springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 167,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened leaf springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 167,160 miles

Several suspension components bushes worn

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 166,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 164,820 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 164,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 162,080 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 162,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 158,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic outer glass starting to fog up (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,573 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,571 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 149,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release handle - insecdure

Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp deteriated (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust back box - rubbers deteriated (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release handle - insecdure

Fail 10 Sep 2014 146,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advised customer on cambelt change

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,266 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 9 Sep 2013 143,266 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 135,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 135,280 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,849 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 127,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,126 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 121,125 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 115,091 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 115,090 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 110,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 94,100 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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FG53 WJC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 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 Doblo Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 WJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG53 WJC registered?

FG53 WJC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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