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FJ53 BUV

2004 Fiat Motorhome

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,685 mi
Last recorded50,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Motorhome36,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 BUV
MakeFiat
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear leaf spring assembly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring assembly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear leaf spring assembly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring assembly corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 45,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wheel arch near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear both O/S and N/S rear leaf spring assemblies are corroded - OK at the moment - keep under observation

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,823 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,366 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,738 miles

1x exhaust rubber starting to split.

n/s/r slight wheel binding.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,644 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight cut on side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,641 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise engine oil over full !

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,825 miles

ome bulb out o/s/r lamp

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,586 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 12,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FJ53 BUV is a 2004 Fiat Motorhome in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 36,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ53 BUV, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Motorhome is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 BUV registered?

FJ53 BUV is a 2004 Fiat Motorhome, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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