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FJ53 BTE

2003 Fiat Motorcaravan

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,847 mi
Last recorded43,847 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motorcaravan38,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 BTE
MakeFiat
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,677 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 41,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2015 41,821 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2014 36,965 miles

off side rear wheel bearing noisey but yet rough at time of test.

Pass 1 May 2013 35,260 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside fron t tyre badly perished

Pass 24 May 2012 33,917 miles

Nearside exhaust hanger rubber splitting.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Offside front tyre perishing and cracking around circumference, but cord not visible. also looks to have a nail in the tread.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,777 miles

n/s rear tyre tread depth very low.

Pass 25 May 2010 24,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,639 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,685 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motorcaravan?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
2,061
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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FJ53 BTE is a 2003 Fiat Motorcaravan in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 38,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 BTE registered?

FJ53 BTE is a 2003 Fiat Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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